South Brent vs Torbay — Crime Comparison 2026

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

South Brent

TQ10 · Devon

15

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft3
  • Shoplifting2

Torbay

TQ5 · Torbay

88

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Burglary11
  • Anti-social behaviour11

South Brent has less crime — 15 vs 88 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Torbay recorded substantially more crime than South Brent in February 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 15, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Brent sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Shoplifting (2), while Torbay has more Burglary (11) and Anti-social behaviour (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Brent or Torbay safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, South Brent recorded fewer crimes than Torbay — 15 vs 88 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. South Brent is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between South Brent and Torbay?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Brent saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Torbay had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, South Brent recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 88).

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