16 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Torbay
Compare crime rates across all 16 wards in Torbay. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Tormohun | 253.0 | 369 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Roundham with Hyde | 127.8 | 131 | chevron_right |
| 3 | King's Ash | 98.2 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Collaton St Mary | 89.8 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 5 | St Marychurch | 81.5 | 101 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Cockington with Chelston | 78.4 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 7 | St Peter's with St Mary's | 77.9 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Barton with Watcombe | 63.6 | 123 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Ellacombe | 62.9 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Goodrington with Roselands | 62.7 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Wellswood | 58.2 | 58 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Clifton with Maidenway | 55.2 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Preston | 55.0 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Furzeham with Summercombe | 42.8 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Shiphay | 42.0 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Churston with Galmpton | 29.8 | 29 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Torbay has the highest crime rate?
Tormohun has the highest crime rate in Torbay, with 253.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Torbay?
Churston with Galmpton has the lowest crime rate among Torbay's wards, with 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Torbay have?
Torbay has 16 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.