Carbis Bay vs Torquay Town Centre
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Carbis Bay vs Torquay Town Centre Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carbis Bay safer than Torquay Town Centre?
Carbis Bay has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 165 crimes in the last 12 months. Torquay Town Centre has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,429 crimes. Carbis Bay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Carbis Bay vs Torquay Town Centre?
Carbis Bay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Torquay Town Centre shows +26.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Carbis Bay and Torquay Town Centre?
In Carbis Bay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Torquay Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (900 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Carbis Bay and Torquay Town Centre?
Carbis Bay recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torquay Town Centre recorded 533. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Carbis Bay vs Torquay Town Centre?
Violent crime in Carbis Bay totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 900 in Torquay Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Carbis Bay and Torquay Town Centre in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carbis Bay recorded 192 crimes (now 165, a change of -14.1%). Torquay Town Centre recorded 1,920 crimes previously (now 2,429, +26.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carbis Bay and Torquay Town Centre?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Carbis Bay has a resolution rate of 0% and Torquay Town Centre has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Carbis Bay and Torquay Town Centre?
Carbis Bay falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Torquay Town Centre is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Carbis Bay and Torquay Town Centre?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Carbis Bay or Torquay Town Centre on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Carbis Bay and Torquay Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.