Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ6 · Devon
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ3 · Torbay
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dartmouth has less crime — 24 vs 237 incidents in February 2026.
Torquay recorded substantially more crime than Dartmouth in February 2026 — 237 incidents compared to 24, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dartmouth sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Torquay has more Anti-social behaviour (26). Dartmouth is below the national average while Torquay is above, making Dartmouth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dartmouth recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 24 vs 237 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Dartmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dartmouth saw higher rates of Public order while Torquay had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dartmouth recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 237).