Bodmin Rural vs Salcombe

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
      68/100
      Salcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bodmin Rural vs Salcombe Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Bodmin Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Salcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bodmin Rural
      B Salcombe
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      231
      172
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      219
      183
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.5%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bodmin Rural
      B Salcombe
      Violent Crime
      104 ↑9%
      75 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑35%
      20 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓48%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      4 ↓67%
      14 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑35%
      16 ↑0%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      19 ↑217%
      12 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Salcombe is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 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 Salcombe?

      Bodmin Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 231 crimes in the last 12 months. Salcombe has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 172 crimes. Salcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bodmin Rural vs Salcombe?

      Bodmin Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Salcombe shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bodmin Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Salcombe, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bodmin Rural recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salcombe recorded 20. 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 Salcombe?

      Violent crime in Bodmin Rural totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Salcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bodmin Rural and Salcombe 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%). Salcombe recorded 183 crimes previously (now 172, -6%).

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

      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 Salcombe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bodmin Rural and Salcombe?

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

      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 Salcombe on a crime map?

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

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