Ashburton vs Buckfastleigh
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashburton vs Buckfastleigh Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashburton safer than Buckfastleigh?
Ashburton has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 130 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 122 crimes. Buckfastleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs Buckfastleigh?
Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -57.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Buckfastleigh shows -55.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ashburton and Buckfastleigh?
In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (71 incidents). In Buckfastleigh, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashburton and Buckfastleigh?
Ashburton recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckfastleigh recorded 12. 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 Buckfastleigh?
Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 71 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Buckfastleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashburton and Buckfastleigh in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashburton recorded 308 crimes (now 130, a change of -57.8%). Buckfastleigh recorded 275 crimes previously (now 122, -55.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton and Buckfastleigh?
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 Buckfastleigh has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashburton and Buckfastleigh?
Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Buckfastleigh 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 Buckfastleigh?
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 Buckfastleigh on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashburton and Buckfastleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.