Bodmin Rural vs South Molton Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Bodmin Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      South Molton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bodmin Rural vs South Molton Rural Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Bodmin Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      South Molton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      341 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.1% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bodmin Rural
      B South Molton Rural
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      231
      341
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      219
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.5%
      ↓20.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bodmin Rural
      B South Molton Rural
      Violent Crime
      104 ↑9%
      149 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑35%
      30 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓48%
      46 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      4 ↓67%
      12 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑35%
      37 ↑9%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      19 ↑217%
      32 ↑68%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      8 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bodmin Rural safer than South Molton Rural?

      Bodmin Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 231 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 341 crimes. Bodmin Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bodmin Rural vs South Molton Rural?

      Bodmin Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton Rural shows -20.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bodmin Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In South Molton Rural, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bodmin Rural recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton Rural recorded 30. 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 South Molton Rural?

      Violent crime in Bodmin Rural totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in South Molton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bodmin Rural and South Molton Rural 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%). South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes previously (now 341, -20.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bodmin Rural and South Molton 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. Bodmin Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and South Molton Rural has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bodmin Rural and South Molton Rural?

      Bodmin Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton 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 Bodmin Rural and South Molton 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 Bodmin Rural or South Molton Rural on a crime map?

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

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