Is Newton Abbot Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Newton Abbot Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 3,410 total crimes recorded in Newton Abbot Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Newton Abbot Town — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newton Abbot Town safe?
Newton Abbot Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,584 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 13.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Newton Abbot Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Newton Abbot Town in the last 12 months?
1,584 crimes were recorded in Newton Abbot Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 13.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,826 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,351 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Newton Abbot Town?
The most common crime in Newton Abbot Town is Violent Crime, with 1,351 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 85.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Newton Abbot Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Newton Abbot Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 13.3% — from 1,826 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,584 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Newton Abbot Town?
Newton Abbot Town has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Newton Abbot Town compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?
Newton Abbot Town has a safety score of 10/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Newton Abbot Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Newton Abbot Town?
37.2% of crimes recorded in Newton Abbot Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Newton Abbot Town?
1,351 violent crimes were recorded in Newton Abbot Town in the last 12 months — representing 85.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 629 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Newton Abbot Town last updated?
The crime data for Newton Abbot Town was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Newton Abbot Town with other areas?
You can compare Newton Abbot Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.