Bodmin Rural vs Buckfastleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Bodmin Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Buckfastleigh Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bodmin Rural vs Buckfastleigh Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Bodmin Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Buckfastleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bodmin Rural
      B Buckfastleigh
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      231
      217
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      219
      282
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.5%
      ↓23.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bodmin Rural
      B Buckfastleigh
      Violent Crime
      104 ↑9%
      124 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑35%
      15 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓48%
      16 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      4 ↓67%
      1 ↓93%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑35%
      28 ↑22%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      9 ↓18%
      Public Order
      19 ↑217%
      12 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↓68%
      Overall Verdict
      B Buckfastleigh is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bodmin Rural safer than Buckfastleigh?

      Bodmin Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 231 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 217 crimes. Buckfastleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bodmin Rural vs Buckfastleigh?

      Bodmin Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Buckfastleigh shows -23.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bodmin Rural and Buckfastleigh?

      In Bodmin Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Buckfastleigh, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bodmin Rural and Buckfastleigh?

      Bodmin Rural recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckfastleigh recorded 15. 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 Bodmin Rural vs Buckfastleigh?

      Violent crime in Bodmin Rural totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Buckfastleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bodmin Rural and Buckfastleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bodmin Rural recorded 219 crimes (now 231, a change of +5.5%). Buckfastleigh recorded 282 crimes previously (now 217, -23.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bodmin Rural and Buckfastleigh?

      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. Bodmin Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Buckfastleigh has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bodmin Rural and Buckfastleigh?

      Bodmin Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Buckfastleigh 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 Bodmin Rural and Buckfastleigh?

      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 Bodmin Rural or Buckfastleigh on a crime map?

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

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