Blatchcombe vs Churston-with-Galmpton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Blatchcombe Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Churston-with-Galmpton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Blatchcombe vs Churston-with-Galmpton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Blatchcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,323 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      12.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Churston-with-Galmpton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      194 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.2% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blatchcombe
      B Churston-with-Galmpton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,323
      194
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,384
      263
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓26.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blatchcombe
      B Churston-with-Galmpton
      Violent Crime
      662 ↑9%
      95 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      163 ↓26%
      23 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      84 ↓11%
      6 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓21%
      11 ↓42%
      Burglary
      30 ↑0%
      14 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      112 ↓7%
      17 ↑21%
      Drugs
      29 ↓36%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      65 ↓2%
      10 ↓33%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      71 ↓24%
      6 ↑500%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑12%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑37%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Churston-with-Galmpton is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blatchcombe safer than Churston-with-Galmpton?

      Blatchcombe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,323 crimes in the last 12 months. Churston-with-Galmpton has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 194 crimes. Churston-with-Galmpton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blatchcombe vs Churston-with-Galmpton?

      Blatchcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Churston-with-Galmpton shows -26.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blatchcombe and Churston-with-Galmpton?

      In Blatchcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (662 incidents). In Churston-with-Galmpton, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blatchcombe and Churston-with-Galmpton?

      Blatchcombe recorded 163 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Churston-with-Galmpton 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 Blatchcombe vs Churston-with-Galmpton?

      Violent crime in Blatchcombe totalled 662 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Churston-with-Galmpton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blatchcombe and Churston-with-Galmpton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blatchcombe recorded 1,384 crimes (now 1,323, a change of -4.4%). Churston-with-Galmpton recorded 263 crimes previously (now 194, -26.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blatchcombe and Churston-with-Galmpton?

      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. Blatchcombe has a resolution rate of 12.2% and Churston-with-Galmpton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blatchcombe and Churston-with-Galmpton?

      Blatchcombe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Churston-with-Galmpton 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 Blatchcombe and Churston-with-Galmpton?

      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 Blatchcombe or Churston-with-Galmpton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blatchcombe and Churston-with-Galmpton. 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.