Ashburton vs St Stephen & St Dennis

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
      77/100
      St Stephen & St Dennis Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ashburton vs St Stephen & St Dennis Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Ashburton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      St Stephen & St Dennis
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      63.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashburton
      B St Stephen & St Dennis
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      250
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      170
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↓8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      63.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashburton
      B St Stephen & St Dennis
      Violent Crime
      116 ↓3%
      76 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑9%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓3%
      9 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓42%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      5 ↓69%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓59%
      27 ↑69%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      9 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Stephen & St Dennis is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashburton safer than St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. St Stephen & St Dennis has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. St Stephen & St Dennis scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Stephen & St Dennis shows -8.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashburton and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In St Stephen & St Dennis, it is Violent Crime (76 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashburton and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Ashburton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Stephen & St Dennis recorded 17. 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 Stephen & St Dennis?

      Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in St Stephen & St Dennis. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashburton and St Stephen & St Dennis 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 Stephen & St Dennis recorded 170 crimes previously (now 155, -8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      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 Stephen & St Dennis has 63.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashburton and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Stephen & St Dennis 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 Stephen & St Dennis?

      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 Stephen & St Dennis on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashburton and St Stephen & St Dennis. 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.