Crime Rate in Torbay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torbay

The total recorded crimes in Torbay, UK in January 2026 are around 1,074 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torbay crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Torbay, encompassing approximately 139,324 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (515) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (-23.02% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (86) incidents (-18.10% decrease)
Torbay Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 14
  • Rillage Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

Torbay Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

Torbay Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Tormohun (320 crimes), and the safest, Churston with Galmpton (13 crimes), is 307 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Torbay.

Similarly, the area of Torquay Central (243 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Churston & Galmpton (13 crimes), with a difference of 230 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torbay.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tormohun320
Roundham with Hyde90
St Marychurch86
Barton with Watcombe83
King's Ash64

Safest Wards:

Clifton with Maidenway41
Furzeham with Summercombe36
Goodrington with Roselands31
Collaton St Mary23
Churston with Galmpton13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Torquay Central243
Paignton Central104
Blatchcombe & Blagdon96
Shiphay & the Willows80
Upton & Hele78

Safest Areas:

Goodrington & Roselands31
Preston & Shorton29
Babbacombe & Plainmoor26
Higher Brixham25
Churston & Galmpton13

Torbay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (515 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (97 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 515 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 126 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (553 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (170 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (581 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (208 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (511 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (201 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (592 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (242 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 631 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 267 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (586 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (234 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (560 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (258 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (456 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (259 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (467 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (219 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 462 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 164 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20259
August 202512
July 202511
June 20259
May 20253
April 20256
March 202512
February 20252

A total of 1008 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202681
December 202573
November 202577
October 202582
September 202573
August 202573
July 2025114
June 202593
May 202599
April 202593
March 202576
February 202574

A total of 284 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202524
November 202519
October 202523
September 202524
August 202523
July 202521
June 202519
May 202531
April 202517
March 202531
February 202521

A total of 376 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202629
December 202530
November 202540
October 202532
September 202531
August 202546
July 202534
June 202529
May 202516
April 202541
March 202518
February 202530

A total of 352 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202534
November 202532
October 202530
September 202531
August 202540
July 202532
June 202526
May 202543
April 202522
March 202517
February 202522

A total of 1129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202683
December 202579
November 2025106
October 202581
September 202597
August 2025108
July 202591
June 202580
May 2025129
April 202583
March 202597
February 202595

A total of 2445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 203.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 267 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202697
December 2025126
November 2025170
October 2025208
September 2025201
August 2025242
July 2025267
June 2025234
May 2025258
April 2025259
March 2025219
February 2025164

A total of 1254 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202686
December 2025105
November 202585
October 2025104
September 202596
August 2025113
July 2025136
June 202597
May 2025138
April 2025106
March 202595
February 202593

A total of 554 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202641
December 202538
November 202547
October 202542
September 202534
August 202548
July 202539
June 202552
May 202559
April 202554
March 202546
February 202554

A total of 159 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202511
November 202510
October 202515
September 202512
August 202520
July 202512
June 202517
May 202523
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 822 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202649
December 202550
November 202548
October 202562
September 202586
August 202577
July 202587
June 2025103
May 202580
April 202552
March 202571
February 202557

A total of 116 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20255
October 20258
September 20259
August 202519
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 202516

A total of 6429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 535.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 631 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026515
December 2025515
November 2025553
October 2025581
September 2025511
August 2025592
July 2025631
June 2025586
May 2025560
April 2025456
March 2025467
February 2025462

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20259
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

High Crime Locations Torbay in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Torbay postcode area is presented below.

1. St Mark'S Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Rillage Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
5. Fleet Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

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