Blatchcombe vs Kingskerswell & Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blatchcombe vs Kingskerswell & 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 Blatchcombe safer than Kingskerswell & Rural?
Blatchcombe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,277 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingskerswell & Rural has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 84 crimes. Kingskerswell & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blatchcombe vs Kingskerswell & Rural?
Blatchcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingskerswell & Rural shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blatchcombe and Kingskerswell & Rural?
In Blatchcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (634 incidents). In Kingskerswell & Rural, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blatchcombe and Kingskerswell & Rural?
Blatchcombe recorded 154 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 6. 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 Kingskerswell & Rural?
Violent crime in Blatchcombe totalled 634 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Kingskerswell & Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blatchcombe and Kingskerswell & Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blatchcombe recorded 1,357 crimes (now 1,277, a change of -5.9%). Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 92 crimes previously (now 84, -8.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blatchcombe and Kingskerswell & 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. Blatchcombe has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Kingskerswell & Rural has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blatchcombe and Kingskerswell & Rural?
Blatchcombe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Kingskerswell & 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 Blatchcombe and Kingskerswell & 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 Blatchcombe or Kingskerswell & Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blatchcombe and Kingskerswell & Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.