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Crime in Whiterock

Whiterock had 120 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 54.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 31 Torbay areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% below the middle Torbay area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

TQ4, Torbay · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whiterock

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54.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 31Torbay rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common58 in 3 months

Month by month

35 Mar 50 Apr 29 May 44 Jun 37 Jul 39 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5848%
anti-social behaviour1311%
public order1210%
shoplifting108%
criminal damage108%
burglary54%
theft43%
other crime33%

Whiterock against Torbay

TypeWhiterock per 1,000Middle Torbay areaChange
Violence26.142.8▲ 41%
Burglary2.32.3–
Vehicle crime0.93–
Anti-social behaviour5.99.8▼ 41%
Theft and robbery1.87.5–

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%
Goodrington98.6▲ 25%
Roselands77.3▼ 12%
Hookhills58.1▼ 5%
Whiterock54.1▲ 5%
Galmpton30.8▼ 43%
Broadsands28.8▼ 21%
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 Whiterock a safe area?

Whiterock had about 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 31 Torbay areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whiterock?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (58), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and public order (12).