Salcombe vs Teignmouth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Salcombe

TQ8 · Devon

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Shoplifting2
  • Other crime1

Teignmouth

TQ14 · Devon

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Burglary6

Salcombe has less crime — 9 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Salcombe or Teignmouth safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Salcombe and Teignmouth?

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).

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