Crime Rates at Porlock Way, Paignton, TQ4 7RH

Porlock Way area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Churston with Galmpton , and the 166th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Porlock Way (TQ4 7RH) in the last 12 months was 43.5 per 1,000 residents and was 28.2% lower than the Churston with Galmpton average (60.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Porlock Way (TQ4 7RH), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.