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Crime in Paignton

Paignton had 1,360 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 31 Torbay areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% above the middle Torbay area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

TQ3, Torbay · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paignton

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120.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 31Torbay rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common529 in 3 months

Month by month

368 Mar 325 Apr 494 May 525 Jun 466 Jul 369 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paignton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence52939%
anti-social behaviour18914%
shoplifting18714%
criminal damage1189%
theft897%
public order665%
vehicle crime413%
burglary373%

Paignton against Torbay

TypePaignton per 1,000Middle Torbay areaChange
Violence4742.8▲ 25%
Burglary3.32.3▼ 12%
Vehicle crime3.63▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour16.89.8▲ 4%
Theft and robbery107.5▼ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Roundham269.8▲ 13%
Paignton120.9▲ 15%
Foxhole112.5▲ 55%
Goodrington98.6▲ 25%
Livermead75.1▼ 9%
Preston70.2▲ 23%
Shorton61.9▲ 33%
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 Paignton a safe area?

Paignton had about 120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 31 Torbay areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Paignton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (529), followed by anti-social behaviour (189) and shoplifting (187).