Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TQ1 · Torbay
446
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TQ3 · Torbay
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Torquay has less crime — 237 vs 446 incidents in February 2026.
Torquay recorded notably higher crime than Torquay in February 2026 — 446 vs 237 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Torquay sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while Torquay has more Other theft (16). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Torquay recorded fewer crimes than Torquay — 237 vs 446 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Torquay is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Torquay saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Torquay had more Other theft. Overall, Torquay recorded fewer total crimes (237 vs 446).