Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley vs Blatchcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Blatchcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley vs Blatchcombe Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      20 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Blatchcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,462 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley
      B Blatchcombe
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20
      1,462
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      22
      1,481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.1%
      ↓1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley
      B Blatchcombe
      Violent Crime
      14 ↑8%
      706 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      216 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      1 ↑0%
      91 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      41 ↓15%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      34 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑50%
      122 ↑1%
      Drugs
      0
      38 ↓33%
      Public Order
      2 ↑100%
      77 ↑8%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      0
      70 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      18 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      0
      37 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley safer than Blatchcombe?

      Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 20 crimes in the last 12 months. Blatchcombe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,462 crimes. Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley vs Blatchcombe?

      Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Blatchcombe shows -1.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley and Blatchcombe?

      In Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (14 incidents). In Blatchcombe, it is Violent Crime (706 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley and Blatchcombe?

      Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blatchcombe recorded 216. 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 Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley vs Blatchcombe?

      Violent crime in Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley totalled 14 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 706 in Blatchcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley and Blatchcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley recorded 22 crimes (now 20, a change of -9.1%). Blatchcombe recorded 1,481 crimes previously (now 1,462, -1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley and Blatchcombe?

      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. Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley has a resolution rate of 0% and Blatchcombe has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley and Blatchcombe?

      Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Blatchcombe 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 Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley and Blatchcombe?

      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 Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley or Blatchcombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishops Tawton, Landkey, Swimbridge & Whiddon Valley and Blatchcombe. 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.