What is the crime rate in Torbay?

As of February 2026, Torbay has a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,082 recorded offences.

How does Torbay rank nationally for crime?

Torbay ranks #132 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Torbay?

The most common crime type in Torbay is Violence and sexual offences with 522 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 48.2% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Torbay?

As of February 2026, Torbay has a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,082 recorded offences.

How does Torbay rank nationally for crime?

Torbay ranks #132 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Torbay?

The most common crime type in Torbay is Violence and sexual offences with 522 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 48.2% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

Torbay Crime Intelligence Report

Torbay recorded 1,082 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 residents. This places Torbay at #132 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 0.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 1.5% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

1,082

trending_up +0.7% vs last month

Crime Rate

7.77per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#132of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

139,324

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 9 Shoplifting: 6 Burglary: 2	9
On or near Police Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8 Public order: 4 Drugs: 3	8
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 10 Other theft: 4	10
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13	13
On or near Nightclub Map	Shoplifting: 13	13
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13	13
On or near Factory Row Map	Other theft: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 4	5
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8 Possession of weapons: 1	8
On or near East Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8	8
On or near Petrol Station Map	Anti-social behaviour: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 3	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

1,082 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

522

48.2%

Anti-social Behaviour

113

10.4%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.2%

Other Theft

7.8%

Shoplifting

7.0%

Public Order

4.3%

Burglary

3.1%

Drug Offences

3.1%

Vehicle Crime

2.4%

Other Crime

1.9%

Weapons Possession

1.3%

Robbery

1.2%

Theft from Person

0.6%

Bicycle Theft

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

16 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Tormohun	304	8.0
2	Roundham with Hyde	105	3.0
3	Barton with Watcombe	93	3.5
4	St Marychurch	82	1.9
5	Cockington with Chelston	61	3.9

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Churston with Galmpton	13	1.9
shield	Shiphay	24	0.9
shield	Clifton with Maidenway	34	1.4
shield	Goodrington with Roselands	39	3.5
shield	Collaton St Mary	41	11.6

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +0.7%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -1.5%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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