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Crime in Cockington

Cockington had 69 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 31 Torbay areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 54% below the middle Torbay area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

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

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42.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 31Torbay rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 22 Apr 32 May 22 Jun 15 Jul 32 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3652%
criminal damage1116%
theft69%
anti-social behaviour46%
drugs34%
burglary23%
vehicle crime23%
public order23%

Cockington against Torbay

TypeCockington per 1,000Middle Torbay areaChange
Violence2242.8▼ 28%
Burglary1.22.3–
Vehicle crime1.23–
Anti-social behaviour2.49.8–
Theft and robbery4.37.5–

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 Cockington a safe area?

Cockington had about 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 31 Torbay areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cockington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by criminal damage (11) and theft (6).