Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ5 · Torbay
88
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ4 · Torbay
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Torbay has less crime — 88 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
Torquay recorded notably higher crime than Torbay in February 2026 — 170 vs 88 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Torbay sees higher rates of Burglary (11) and Anti-social behaviour (11), while Torquay has more Other theft (19) and Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Torbay recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 88 vs 170 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Torbay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Torbay saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Torquay had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Torbay recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 170).