Ashburton vs Kingsteignton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Ashburton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Kingsteignton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ashburton vs Kingsteignton Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Ashburton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Kingsteignton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      574 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashburton
      B Kingsteignton
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      250
      574
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      575
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↓0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashburton
      B Kingsteignton
      Violent Crime
      116 ↓3%
      247 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑9%
      126 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      44 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓42%
      11 ↓35%
      Burglary
      5 ↓69%
      16 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓59%
      45 ↓26%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      9 ↓57%
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      32 ↑19%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      21 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      11 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashburton is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashburton safer than Kingsteignton?

      Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsteignton has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 574 crimes. Ashburton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs Kingsteignton?

      Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsteignton shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashburton and Kingsteignton?

      In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In Kingsteignton, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashburton and Kingsteignton?

      Ashburton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsteignton recorded 126. 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 Kingsteignton?

      Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Kingsteignton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashburton and Kingsteignton 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%). Kingsteignton recorded 575 crimes previously (now 574, -0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton and Kingsteignton?

      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 Kingsteignton has 17.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashburton and Kingsteignton?

      Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Kingsteignton 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 Kingsteignton?

      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 Kingsteignton on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.