Ashburton vs Crediton Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashburton vs Crediton Rural North 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 Crediton Rural North?
Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Crediton Rural North has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 230 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs Crediton Rural North?
Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crediton Rural North shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ashburton and Crediton Rural North?
In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In Crediton Rural North, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashburton and Crediton Rural North?
Ashburton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crediton Rural North recorded 21. 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 Crediton Rural North?
Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Crediton Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashburton and Crediton Rural North 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%). Crediton Rural North recorded 268 crimes previously (now 230, -14.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton and Crediton Rural North?
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 Crediton Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashburton and Crediton Rural North?
Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Crediton Rural North 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 Crediton Rural North?
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 Crediton Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashburton and Crediton Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.