Braunton Rural vs Braunton Urban
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Braunton Rural vs Braunton Urban 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 Braunton Rural safer than Braunton Urban?
Braunton Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Braunton Urban has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 322 crimes. Braunton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Braunton Rural vs Braunton Urban?
Braunton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Braunton Urban shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Braunton Rural and Braunton Urban?
In Braunton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Braunton Urban, it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braunton Rural and Braunton Urban?
Braunton Rural recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Braunton Urban recorded 64. 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 Braunton Rural vs Braunton Urban?
Violent crime in Braunton Rural totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Braunton Urban. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Braunton Rural and Braunton Urban in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Braunton Rural recorded 158 crimes (now 216, a change of +36.7%). Braunton Urban recorded 331 crimes previously (now 322, -2.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braunton Rural and Braunton Urban?
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. Braunton Rural has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Braunton Urban has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Braunton Rural and Braunton Urban?
Braunton Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Braunton Urban 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 Braunton Rural and Braunton Urban?
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 Braunton Rural or Braunton Urban on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braunton Rural and Braunton Urban. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.