Ashburton vs South Molton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashburton vs South Molton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashburton safer than South Molton?
Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 434 crimes. Ashburton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs South Molton?
Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton shows +28% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ashburton and South Molton?
In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In South Molton, it is Violent Crime (204 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashburton and South Molton?
Ashburton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton recorded 59. 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 South Molton?
Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in South Molton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashburton and South Molton 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%). South Molton recorded 339 crimes previously (now 434, +28%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton and South Molton?
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 South Molton has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashburton and South Molton?
Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton 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 South Molton?
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 South Molton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashburton and South Molton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.