Tavistock Town vs Torquay Town Centre

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Tavistock Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Torquay Town Centre Devon & Cornwall Police

      Tavistock Town vs Torquay Town Centre Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Tavistock Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      678 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Torquay Town Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,429 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tavistock Town
      B Torquay Town Centre
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      678
      2,429
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      878
      1,920
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.8%
      ↑26.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tavistock Town
      B Torquay Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      303 ↓18%
      900 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓11%
      533 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓38%
      170 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑0%
      48 ↓16%
      Burglary
      16 ↓27%
      68 ↑28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓35%
      199 ↑28%
      Drugs
      7 ↓82%
      89 ↓3%
      Public Order
      40 ↓17%
      141 ↑33%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      25 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↓4%
      156 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      26 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓25%
      43 ↑115%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓24%
      22 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tavistock Town is the safer choice — scoring 21/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tavistock Town safer than Torquay Town Centre?

      Tavistock Town has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 678 crimes in the last 12 months. Torquay Town Centre has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,429 crimes. Tavistock Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tavistock Town vs Torquay Town Centre?

      Tavistock Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.8% — 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 Tavistock Town and Torquay Town Centre?

      In Tavistock Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (303 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 Tavistock Town and Torquay Town Centre?

      Tavistock Town recorded 105 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 Tavistock Town vs Torquay Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Tavistock Town totalled 303 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 Tavistock Town and Torquay Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tavistock Town recorded 878 crimes (now 678, a change of -22.8%). Torquay Town Centre recorded 1,920 crimes previously (now 2,429, +26.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tavistock Town 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. Tavistock Town 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 Tavistock Town and Torquay Town Centre?

      Tavistock Town 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 Tavistock Town 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 Tavistock Town or Torquay Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tavistock Town and Torquay Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.