Alphington vs Ashburton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Alphington Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Ashburton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Alphington vs Ashburton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alphington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,334 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.7% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Ashburton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alphington
      B Ashburton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,334
      250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      976
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.7%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alphington
      B Ashburton
      Violent Crime
      324 ↑27%
      116 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      158 ↑10%
      35 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓1%
      29 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑21%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      61 ↑13%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↑13%
      19 ↓59%
      Drugs
      30 ↑76%
      4 ↓50%
      Public Order
      70 ↑75%
      23 ↑35%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      428 ↑71%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑800%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑100%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashburton is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alphington safer than Ashburton?

      Alphington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,334 crimes in the last 12 months. Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 250 crimes. Ashburton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alphington vs Ashburton?

      Alphington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ashburton shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alphington and Ashburton?

      In Alphington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (428 incidents). In Ashburton, it is Violent Crime (116 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alphington and Ashburton?

      Alphington recorded 158 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ashburton recorded 35. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alphington vs Ashburton?

      Violent crime in Alphington totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 116 in Ashburton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alphington and Ashburton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alphington recorded 976 crimes (now 1,334, a change of +36.7%). Ashburton recorded 295 crimes previously (now 250, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alphington and Ashburton?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alphington has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Ashburton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alphington and Ashburton?

      Alphington falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ashburton is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alphington and Ashburton?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alphington or Ashburton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alphington and Ashburton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.