Axminster Rural vs Bude Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Axminster Rural vs Bude Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Axminster Rural safer than Bude Town?
Axminster Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Bude Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 752 crimes. Axminster Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Axminster Rural vs Bude Town?
Axminster Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bude Town shows -16% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Axminster Rural and Bude Town?
In Axminster Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (108 incidents). In Bude Town, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Rural and Bude Town?
Axminster Rural recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bude Town recorded 96. 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 Axminster Rural vs Bude Town?
Violent crime in Axminster Rural totalled 108 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Bude Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Rural and Bude Town in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Axminster Rural recorded 273 crimes (now 249, a change of -8.8%). Bude Town recorded 895 crimes previously (now 752, -16%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Rural and Bude Town?
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. Axminster Rural has a resolution rate of 45.5% and Bude Town has 10.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Axminster Rural and Bude Town?
Axminster Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Bude Town 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 Axminster Rural and Bude Town?
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 Axminster Rural or Bude Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Axminster Rural and Bude Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.