WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

Crime in Preston, Torbay

Comprehensive safety analysis for Preston, localized within Torbay.

Total Crimes

48

Annual Crime Rate

55.04per 1k
trending_down -5.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,520

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Shoplifting10
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Public Order6
Anti-social Behaviour5
Burglary4
Drug Offences2
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1
Other Theft1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Manor Crescent Map
Shoplifting: 10Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
13
On or near Torquay Road Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Burglary: 1Theft from the person: 1
2
On or near Dolphin Court Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Rhodanthe Road Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Merryland Gardens Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Manor Gardens Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Headland Grove Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Seaway Gardens Map
Burglary: 1
1

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Local Rank

#4safest in Torbay

City Average

98.52per 1k

Local Policing

Preston

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

3 Windermere Parade
- Review any outstanding licensing issues
- Maintain/increase presence for visibility and deterrence
- Stop and search as needed
Target: reduced drug and ASB activity

Issued: 16 Jan 2026

2 Preston Park
- Maintain/increase visible/plain clothes presence
- Implement some patrols under new SNT late shift (‘til midnight)
Target: reassurance, deterrence and arrests for offences.

Issued: 16 Jan 2026

1 Preston Road and Preston Road Station
- Operation in place with BTP
- Maintain/increase overt and covert patrols
- Increase stop and search
- Engagement with businesses
Target: local reassurance, monitoring and crime drop from each quarter

Issued: 16 Jan 2026

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