Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ14 · Devon
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ9 · Devon
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Totnes has less crime — 8 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Teignmouth recorded substantially more crime than Totnes in February 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 8, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Teignmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Other theft (6), while Totnes has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Totnes recorded fewer crimes than Teignmouth — 8 vs 59 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Totnes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Teignmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Totnes had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Totnes recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 59).