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Crime in Chelston

Chelston had 250 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 31 Torbay areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle Torbay area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

TQ2, Torbay · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chelston

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102.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 31Torbay rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

96 Mar 81 Apr 103 May 72 Jun 90 Jul 88 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chelston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12249%
anti-social behaviour4116%
criminal damage229%
theft208%
public order114%
shoplifting114%
drugs73%
burglary62%

Chelston against Torbay

TypeChelston per 1,000Middle Torbay areaChange
Violence49.942.8▼ 5%
Burglary2.52.3–
Vehicle crime1.23–
Anti-social behaviour16.89.80%
Theft and robbery9.87.5▲ 14%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Torre181.4▲ 2%
Upton164.2▲ 10%
Chelston102.3▼ 11%
Shiphay85.6▼ 6%
Livermead75.1▼ 9%
Preston70.2▲ 23%
Cockington42.1▼ 10%
See every Torbay area ranked on the crime in Torbay page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chelston a safe area?

Chelston had about 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 31 Torbay areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chelston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (122), followed by anti-social behaviour (41) and criminal damage (22).