Barnstaple Newport vs Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Barnstaple Newport Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Barnstaple Newport vs Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Barnstaple Newport
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      616 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.4% trend
      15.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      9.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnstaple Newport
      B Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      616
      242
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      407
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.4%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.6%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnstaple Newport
      B Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural
      Violent Crime
      238 ↑66%
      108 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑14%
      23 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑71%
      20 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑800%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      15 ↑25%
      7 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑56%
      29 ↓9%
      Drugs
      25 ↓4%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      32 ↓3%
      18 ↑260%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      102 ↑96%
      21 ↑62%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 24/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnstaple Newport safer than Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Barnstaple Newport has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 616 crimes in the last 12 months. Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 242 crimes. Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Newport vs Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Barnstaple Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Newport and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      In Barnstaple Newport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Newport and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Barnstaple Newport recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural recorded 23. 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 Newport vs Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Violent crime in Barnstaple Newport totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Newport and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnstaple Newport recorded 407 crimes (now 616, a change of +51.4%). Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural recorded 234 crimes previously (now 242, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Newport and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn 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 Newport has a resolution rate of 15.6% and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnstaple Newport and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Barnstaple Newport falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Penryn, Mylor & Penryn 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 Newport and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn 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 Newport or Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Newport and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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