Crap Towns / Newton Abbot / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Newton Abbot?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 19 problems in Newton Abbot were reported on FixMyStreet: 6.4 per 10,000 people, 69% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 4 reports (1.3 per 10,000 people, 62% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 4 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 1 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 2 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 10 | 3.4 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 7.4 km | 36.5 |
| Brixham | 16.4 km | 34.8 |
| Paignton | 11.7 km | 17.9 |
| Dartmouth | 19.9 km | 15.2 |
| Kingsteignton | 2.9 km | 12.6 |
| Exmouth | 19.2 km | 9.0 |
| Totnes | 11.7 km | 7.6 |
| Newton Abbot | – | 6.4 |
| Dawlish | 12.6 km | 5.9 |
| Bovey Tracey | 8.2 km | 4.8 |
| Teignmouth | 8.9 km | 2.0 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |