Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ1 · Torbay
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TQ9 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Totnes has less crime — 8 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Torquay recorded substantially more crime than Totnes in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 8, a 64.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Torquay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (88), while Totnes has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Torquay sits above the national average for recorded crime while Totnes is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Totnes recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 8 vs 512 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Totnes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Torquay saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Totnes had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Totnes recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 512).