Blatchcombe vs Launceston Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blatchcombe vs Launceston 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 Launceston Rural?
Blatchcombe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,462 crimes in the last 12 months. Launceston Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 198 crimes. Launceston Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blatchcombe vs Launceston Rural?
Blatchcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Launceston Rural shows -13.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blatchcombe and Launceston Rural?
In Blatchcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (706 incidents). In Launceston Rural, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blatchcombe and Launceston Rural?
Blatchcombe recorded 216 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Launceston Rural recorded 16. 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 Launceston Rural?
Violent crime in Blatchcombe totalled 706 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Launceston Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blatchcombe and Launceston Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blatchcombe recorded 1,481 crimes (now 1,462, a change of -1.3%). Launceston Rural recorded 230 crimes previously (now 198, -13.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blatchcombe and Launceston 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 19% and Launceston Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blatchcombe and Launceston Rural?
Blatchcombe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Launceston 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 Launceston 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 Launceston Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blatchcombe and Launceston Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.