Barnstaple Central Town vs South Molton Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnstaple Central Town vs South Molton Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnstaple Central Town safer than South Molton Rural?
Barnstaple Central Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,969 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 341 crimes. South Molton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Central Town vs South Molton Rural?
Barnstaple Central Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton Rural shows -20.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Central Town and South Molton Rural?
In Barnstaple Central Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (628 incidents). In South Molton Rural, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Central Town and South Molton Rural?
Barnstaple Central Town recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton Rural recorded 30. 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 Barnstaple Central Town vs South Molton Rural?
Violent crime in Barnstaple Central Town totalled 628 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in South Molton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Central Town and South Molton Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnstaple Central Town recorded 1,794 crimes (now 1,969, a change of +9.8%). South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes previously (now 341, -20.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Central Town and South Molton Rural?
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. Barnstaple Central Town has a resolution rate of 15.1% and South Molton Rural has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnstaple Central Town and South Molton Rural?
Barnstaple Central Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton Rural 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 Barnstaple Central Town and South Molton Rural?
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 Barnstaple Central Town or South Molton Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Central Town and South Molton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.