Ashburton vs Lizard

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Ashburton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Lizard Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ashburton vs Lizard Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Ashburton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Lizard
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      379 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashburton
      B Lizard
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      250
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      309
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↑22.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashburton
      B Lizard
      Violent Crime
      116 ↓3%
      163 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑9%
      53 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      31 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓42%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      5 ↓69%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓59%
      63 ↑47%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      25 ↑39%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashburton is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashburton safer than Lizard?

      Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Lizard has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 379 crimes. Ashburton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs Lizard?

      Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lizard shows +22.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In Lizard, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ashburton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lizard recorded 53. 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 Lizard?

      Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Lizard. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashburton and Lizard 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%). Lizard recorded 309 crimes previously (now 379, +22.7%).

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

      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 Lizard has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashburton and Lizard?

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

      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 Lizard on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashburton and Lizard. 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.