Torquay Town Centre vs Wadebridge Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Torquay Town Centre Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Wadebridge Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Torquay Town Centre vs Wadebridge Town Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Torquay Town Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,429 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Wadebridge Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      595 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      17.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Torquay Town Centre
      B Wadebridge Town
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,429
      595
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,920
      647
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.5%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.8%
      17.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Torquay Town Centre
      B Wadebridge Town
      Violent Crime
      900 ↑44%
      282 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      533 ↑29%
      79 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      170 ↑8%
      41 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓16%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      68 ↑28%
      13 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↑28%
      71 ↓15%
      Drugs
      89 ↓3%
      15 ↑15%
      Public Order
      141 ↑33%
      33 ↓21%
      Robbery
      25 ↑25%
      4
      Shoplifting
      156 ↓5%
      22 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      26 ↓28%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑200%
      6 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑115%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑29%
      12 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wadebridge Town is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Torquay Town Centre safer than Wadebridge Town?

      Torquay Town Centre has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,429 crimes in the last 12 months. Wadebridge Town has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 595 crimes. Wadebridge Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Torquay Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wadebridge Town shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Torquay Town Centre and Wadebridge Town?

      In Torquay Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (900 incidents). In Wadebridge Town, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Torquay Town Centre and Wadebridge Town?

      Torquay Town Centre recorded 533 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wadebridge Town recorded 79. 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 Torquay Town Centre vs Wadebridge Town?

      Violent crime in Torquay Town Centre totalled 900 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Wadebridge Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Torquay Town Centre and Wadebridge Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Torquay Town Centre recorded 1,920 crimes (now 2,429, a change of +26.5%). Wadebridge Town recorded 647 crimes previously (now 595, -8%).

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

      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. Torquay Town Centre has a resolution rate of 17.8% and Wadebridge Town has 17.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Torquay Town Centre and Wadebridge Town?

      Torquay Town Centre falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Wadebridge Town 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 Torquay Town Centre and Wadebridge Town?

      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 Torquay Town Centre or Wadebridge Town on a crime map?

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

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