Axminster Rural vs Greenbank & University

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Axminster Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Greenbank & University Devon & Cornwall Police

      Axminster Rural vs Greenbank & University Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Axminster Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      45.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Greenbank & University
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      11,437 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Axminster Rural
      B Greenbank & University
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      249
      11,437
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      273
      12,002
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Axminster Rural
      B Greenbank & University
      Violent Crime
      108 ↓11%
      4,452 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓4%
      1,970 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓24%
      803 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓13%
      304 ↓30%
      Burglary
      21 ↑5%
      249 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑6%
      839 ↓16%
      Drugs
      2 ↓82%
      509 ↓15%
      Public Order
      15 ↑0%
      722 ↑4%
      Robbery
      0
      101 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓25%
      991 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      110 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      63 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      167 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      157 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Axminster Rural is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Axminster Rural safer than Greenbank & University?

      Axminster Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Greenbank & University has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,437 crimes. Axminster Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Axminster Rural vs Greenbank & University?

      Axminster Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Greenbank & University shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Axminster Rural and Greenbank & University?

      In Axminster Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (108 incidents). In Greenbank & University, it is Violent Crime (4,452 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Rural and Greenbank & University?

      Axminster Rural recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Greenbank & University recorded 1,970. 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 Greenbank & University?

      Violent crime in Axminster Rural totalled 108 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,452 in Greenbank & University. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Rural and Greenbank & University 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%). Greenbank & University recorded 12,002 crimes previously (now 11,437, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Rural and Greenbank & University?

      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 Greenbank & University has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Axminster Rural and Greenbank & University?

      Axminster Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Greenbank & University 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 Greenbank & University?

      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 Greenbank & University on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Axminster Rural and Greenbank & University. 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.