Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ8 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ14 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Salcombe has less crime — 9 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Teignmouth recorded substantially more crime than Salcombe in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 9, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Salcombe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Other crime (1), while Teignmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (13) and Burglary (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Salcombe recorded fewer crimes than Teignmouth — 9 vs 81 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Salcombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Salcombe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other crime while Teignmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Salcombe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 81).