Boscawen vs Carbis Bay

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Boscawen Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Carbis Bay Devon & Cornwall Police

      Boscawen vs Carbis Bay Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Boscawen
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,450 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.3% trend
      16.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Carbis Bay
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      165 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boscawen
      B Carbis Bay
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,450
      165
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,226
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.3%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boscawen
      B Carbis Bay
      Violent Crime
      524 ↑61%
      74 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      345 ↑3%
      29 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      79 ↑68%
      16 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑70%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      15 ↑15%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↑41%
      13 ↓41%
      Drugs
      29 ↑45%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      99 ↑5%
      13 ↑30%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      190 ↓29%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓8%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑320%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Carbis Bay is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boscawen safer than Carbis Bay?

      Boscawen has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,450 crimes in the last 12 months. Carbis Bay has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 165 crimes. Carbis Bay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boscawen vs Carbis Bay?

      Boscawen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Carbis Bay shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boscawen and Carbis Bay?

      In Boscawen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (524 incidents). In Carbis Bay, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boscawen and Carbis Bay?

      Boscawen recorded 345 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carbis Bay recorded 29. 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 Boscawen vs Carbis Bay?

      Violent crime in Boscawen totalled 524 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Carbis Bay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boscawen and Carbis Bay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boscawen recorded 1,226 crimes (now 1,450, a change of +18.3%). Carbis Bay recorded 192 crimes previously (now 165, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boscawen and Carbis Bay?

      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. Boscawen has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Carbis Bay has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boscawen and Carbis Bay?

      Boscawen falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Carbis Bay 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 Boscawen and Carbis Bay?

      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 Boscawen or Carbis Bay on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.