Ashburton vs St Columb Major

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Ashburton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      St Columb Major Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ashburton vs St Columb Major Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Ashburton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      St Columb Major
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      656 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashburton
      B St Columb Major
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      250
      656
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      681
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashburton
      B St Columb Major
      Violent Crime
      116 ↓3%
      312 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑9%
      64 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      59 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓42%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      5 ↓69%
      18 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓59%
      65 ↑44%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      14 ↑8%
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      31 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      54 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      19 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashburton is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashburton safer than St Columb Major?

      Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. St Columb Major has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 656 crimes. Ashburton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs St Columb Major?

      Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Columb Major shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashburton and St Columb Major?

      In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In St Columb Major, it is Violent Crime (312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashburton and St Columb Major?

      Ashburton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Columb Major recorded 64. 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 St Columb Major?

      Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 312 in St Columb Major. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashburton and St Columb Major 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%). St Columb Major recorded 681 crimes previously (now 656, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton and St Columb Major?

      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 St Columb Major has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashburton and St Columb Major?

      Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Columb Major 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 St Columb Major?

      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 St Columb Major on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashburton and St Columb Major. 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.