Arwenack & Boslowick vs Heavitree & Polsloe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Arwenack & Boslowick Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Heavitree & Polsloe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Arwenack & Boslowick vs Heavitree & Polsloe Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Arwenack & Boslowick
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,048 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Heavitree & Polsloe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5,199 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      20.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B Heavitree & Polsloe
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,048
      5,199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      5,094
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      20.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B Heavitree & Polsloe
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑23%
      2,127 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↓19%
      888 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑43%
      295 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑100%
      116 ↑26%
      Burglary
      11 ↓39%
      138 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓10%
      443 ↓5%
      Drugs
      12 ↓20%
      127 ↓9%
      Public Order
      52 ↑24%
      327 ↑3%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      52 ↑21%
      Shoplifting
      187 ↑17%
      391 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      37 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      103 ↑102%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      66 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑55%
      89 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arwenack & Boslowick safer than Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Arwenack & Boslowick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,048 crimes in the last 12 months. Heavitree & Polsloe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,199 crimes. Heavitree & Polsloe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arwenack & Boslowick vs Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Arwenack & Boslowick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heavitree & Polsloe shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arwenack & Boslowick and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      In Arwenack & Boslowick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Heavitree & Polsloe, it is Violent Crime (2,127 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arwenack & Boslowick and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Arwenack & Boslowick recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heavitree & Polsloe recorded 888. 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 Arwenack & Boslowick vs Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Violent crime in Arwenack & Boslowick totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,127 in Heavitree & Polsloe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arwenack & Boslowick and Heavitree & Polsloe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arwenack & Boslowick recorded 961 crimes (now 1,048, a change of +9.1%). Heavitree & Polsloe recorded 5,094 crimes previously (now 5,199, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arwenack & Boslowick and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      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. Arwenack & Boslowick has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Heavitree & Polsloe has 20.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arwenack & Boslowick and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      Arwenack & Boslowick falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Heavitree & Polsloe 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 Arwenack & Boslowick and Heavitree & Polsloe?

      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 Arwenack & Boslowick or Heavitree & Polsloe on a crime map?

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

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