Ashburton vs Penzance Town East

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
      6/100
      Penzance Town East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ashburton vs Penzance Town East Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Ashburton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Penzance Town East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,187 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      16.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashburton
      B Penzance Town East
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      250
      1,187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      1,127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashburton
      B Penzance Town East
      Violent Crime
      116 ↓3%
      432 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑9%
      223 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      63 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓42%
      17 ↓19%
      Burglary
      5 ↓69%
      26 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓59%
      114 ↑28%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      26 ↓7%
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      81 ↑23%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↑1400%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      150 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓71%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      16 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashburton is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashburton safer than Penzance Town East?

      Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Penzance Town East has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,187 crimes. Ashburton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs Penzance Town East?

      Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penzance Town East shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashburton and Penzance Town East?

      In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In Penzance Town East, it is Violent Crime (432 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashburton and Penzance Town East?

      Ashburton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penzance Town East recorded 223. 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 Penzance Town East?

      Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 432 in Penzance Town East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashburton and Penzance Town East 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%). Penzance Town East recorded 1,127 crimes previously (now 1,187, +5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton and Penzance Town East?

      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 Penzance Town East has 16.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashburton and Penzance Town East?

      Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Penzance Town East 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 Penzance Town East?

      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 Penzance Town East on a crime map?

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

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