Lowest-crime areas in Torbay
Of Torbay's 17 neighbourhoods, Churston & Galmpton recorded the lowest crime rate, 38 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Torquay Central the highest, 399 crimes per 1,000 residents. 11 of 17 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Torbay neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churston & Galmptonaround TQ4 7NQ | 38 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 2 | Preston & Shortonaround TQ3 1QY | 53 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | Clifton & Maidenwayaround TQ3 3NY | 53 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | Higher Brixhamaround TQ5 0BU | 57 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | Chelston, Cockington & Livermeadaround TQ2 6ED | 68 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 6 | Goodrington & Roselandsaround TQ4 5JA | 72 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 7 | Ellacombearound TQ1 1LP | 76 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 8 | Brixham Townaround TQ5 8EU | 80 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 9 | St Marychurch & Maidencombearound TQ1 4RB | 81 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 10 | Babbacombe & Plainmooraround TQ1 3PS | 84 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 11 | Watcombearound TQ2 8DS | 95 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 12 | Shiphay & the Willowsaround TQ2 7JR | 101 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 13 | Wellswoodaround TQ1 1HN | 116 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 14 | Blatchcombe & Blagdonaround TQ3 3GD | 118 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 15 | Upton & Helearound TQ1 4AW | 127 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
| 16 | Paignton Centralaround TQ4 5EA | 198 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
| 17 | Torquay Centralaround TQ2 5RF | 399 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Torbay has the lowest crime rate?
Churston & Galmpton had the lowest recorded crime rate in Torbay from October 2025 to September 2026: 38 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Torbay has the highest crime rate?
Torquay Central had the highest recorded crime rate in Torbay from October 2025 to September 2026: 399 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.