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Crime in Shorton

Shorton had 161 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 31 Torbay areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Torbay area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

TQ3, Torbay · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shorton

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61.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 31Torbay rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 42 Apr 51 May 61 Jun 61 Jul 39 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7245%
criminal damage2113%
anti-social behaviour2012%
burglary138%
vehicle crime127%
theft85%
drugs53%
public order32%

Shorton against Torbay

TypeShorton per 1,000Middle Torbay areaChange
Violence27.742.8▲ 38%
Burglary52.3–
Vehicle crime4.63–
Anti-social behaviour7.79.8▲ 25%
Theft and robbery3.87.5▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Paignton120.9▲ 15%
Foxhole112.5▲ 55%
Livermead75.1▼ 9%
Preston70.2▲ 23%
Marldon64.3▲ 9%
Shorton61.9▲ 33%
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 Shorton a safe area?

Shorton had about 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 31 Torbay areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shorton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by criminal damage (21) and anti-social behaviour (20).