South Brent vs Torquay — Crime Comparison 2026

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

South Brent

TQ10 · Devon

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Torquay

TQ2 · Torbay

416

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences160
  • Shoplifting62
  • Anti-social behaviour48

South Brent has less crime — 8 vs 416 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Torquay recorded substantially more crime than South Brent in April 2026 — 416 incidents compared to 8, a 52.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Brent sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Torquay has more Violence & sexual offences (160) and Shoplifting (62). South Brent is below the national average while Torquay is above, making South Brent the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Brent or Torquay safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, South Brent recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 8 vs 416 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. South Brent is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, South Brent saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Torquay had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, South Brent recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 416).

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