Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ10 · Devon
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ1 · Torbay
446
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
South Brent has less crime — 15 vs 446 incidents in February 2026.
Torquay recorded substantially more crime than South Brent in February 2026 — 446 incidents compared to 15, a 29.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Brent sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Shoplifting (2), while Torquay has more Anti-social behaviour (56) and Criminal damage & arson (34). South Brent is below the national average while Torquay is above, making South Brent the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Brent recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 15 vs 446 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. South Brent is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Brent saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Torquay had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, South Brent recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 446).