Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ7 · Devon
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TQ4 · Torbay
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kingsbridge has less crime — 23 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
Torquay recorded substantially more crime than Kingsbridge in February 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 23, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingsbridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), 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, Kingsbridge recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 23 vs 170 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Kingsbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kingsbridge saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Torquay had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kingsbridge recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 170).