Ashburton vs Bodmin Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Ashburton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Bodmin Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ashburton vs Bodmin Rural Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Ashburton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Bodmin Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashburton
      B Bodmin Rural
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      250
      231
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      219
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↑5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashburton
      B Bodmin Rural
      Violent Crime
      116 ↓3%
      104 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑9%
      27 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      26 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓42%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      5 ↓69%
      4 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓59%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      19 ↑217%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashburton is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 60/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashburton safer than Bodmin Rural?

      Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Bodmin Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 231 crimes. Ashburton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs Bodmin Rural?

      Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bodmin Rural shows +5.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashburton and Bodmin Rural?

      In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In Bodmin Rural, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashburton and Bodmin Rural?

      Ashburton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bodmin Rural recorded 27. 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 Ashburton vs Bodmin Rural?

      Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Bodmin Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashburton recorded 295 crimes (now 250, a change of -15.3%). Bodmin Rural recorded 219 crimes previously (now 231, +5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton and Bodmin Rural?

      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. Ashburton has a resolution rate of 0% and Bodmin Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashburton and Bodmin Rural?

      Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Bodmin Rural 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 Ashburton and Bodmin Rural?

      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 Ashburton or Bodmin Rural on a crime map?

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

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