Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ3 · Torbay
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TQ4 · Torbay
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Torquay has less crime — 170 vs 237 incidents in February 2026.
Torquay saw somewhat more crime than Torquay in February 2026 (237 vs 170 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Torquay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26), while Torquay has more 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, Torquay recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 170 vs 237 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Torquay is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Torquay saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Torquay had more Shoplifting. Overall, Torquay recorded fewer total crimes (170 vs 237).