Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ14 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TQ5 · Torbay
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Teignmouth has less crime — 81 vs 84 incidents in April 2026.
Teignmouth and Torbay recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 81 and 84 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Teignmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Burglary (6), while Torbay has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Teignmouth recorded fewer crimes than Torbay — 81 vs 84 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Teignmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Teignmouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Torbay had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Teignmouth recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 84).