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Crime in Ellacombe

Ellacombe had 607 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 160.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 31 Torbay areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 74% above the middle Torbay area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

TQ1, Torbay · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ellacombe

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160.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 31Torbay rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common255 in 3 months

Month by month

178 Mar 181 Apr 140 May 186 Jun 229 Jul 192 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25542%
anti-social behaviour7212%
shoplifting6611%
criminal damage457%
theft407%
public order335%
burglary193%
vehicle crime173%

Ellacombe against Torbay

TypeEllacombe per 1,000Middle Torbay areaChange
Violence67.442.8▲ 18%
Burglary52.3–
Vehicle crime4.53–
Anti-social behaviour199.8▲ 11%
Theft and robbery16.97.5▲ 23%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Upton164.2▲ 10%
Torquay162.6▲ 6%
Ellacombe160.4▲ 22%
St Marychurch130.2▲ 22%
Plainmoor106.7▲ 26%
Babbacombe105.6▲ 20%
Wellswood55.6▲ 8%
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 Ellacombe a safe area?

Ellacombe had about 160.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 31 Torbay areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ellacombe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (255), followed by anti-social behaviour (72) and shoplifting (66).