Arwenack & Boslowick vs St James

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
      2/100
      St James Devon & Cornwall Police

      Arwenack & Boslowick vs St James 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      St James
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,835 crimes / 12m
      ↑146% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B St James
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,048
      1,835
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      746
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↑146%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      23.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B St James
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑23%
      717 ↑117%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↓19%
      272 ↑90%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑43%
      109 ↑173%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑100%
      46 ↑318%
      Burglary
      11 ↓39%
      63 ↑232%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓10%
      144 ↑129%
      Drugs
      12 ↓20%
      48 ↑55%
      Public Order
      52 ↑24%
      110 ↑214%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      17 ↑143%
      Shoplifting
      187 ↑17%
      185 ↑461%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      15 ↑36%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      38 ↑1800%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      23 ↑475%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑55%
      48 ↑182%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arwenack & Boslowick is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arwenack & Boslowick safer than St James?

      Arwenack & Boslowick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,048 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,835 crimes. Arwenack & Boslowick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arwenack & Boslowick vs St James?

      Arwenack & Boslowick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows +146% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arwenack & Boslowick and St James?

      In Arwenack & Boslowick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (717 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arwenack & Boslowick and St James?

      Arwenack & Boslowick recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James recorded 272. 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 St James?

      Violent crime in Arwenack & Boslowick totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 717 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arwenack & Boslowick and St James 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%). St James recorded 746 crimes previously (now 1,835, +146%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arwenack & Boslowick and St James?

      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 St James has 23.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arwenack & Boslowick and St James?

      Arwenack & Boslowick falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St James 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 St James?

      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 St James on a crime map?

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

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