South Brent vs Torquay — 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

Torquay

TQ4 · Torbay

170

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Other theft19
  • Shoplifting19

South Brent has less crime — 15 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Torquay recorded substantially more crime than South Brent in February 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 15, a 11.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Torquay records significantly more (81 vs 6 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Brent or Torquay safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, South Brent recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 15 vs 170 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. South Brent is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, South Brent recorded 6 incidents of this type vs 81 in Torquay. Overall, South Brent had fewer total crimes (15 vs 170).

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