Braunton Rural vs Countess Wear & Topsham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Braunton Rural vs Countess Wear & Topsham 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 Countess Wear & Topsham?
Braunton Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Countess Wear & Topsham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 758 crimes. Braunton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Braunton Rural vs Countess Wear & Topsham?
Braunton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Countess Wear & Topsham shows +15% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Braunton Rural and Countess Wear & Topsham?
In Braunton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Countess Wear & Topsham, it is Violent Crime (324 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braunton Rural and Countess Wear & Topsham?
Braunton Rural recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 126. 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 Countess Wear & Topsham?
Violent crime in Braunton Rural totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 324 in Countess Wear & Topsham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Braunton Rural and Countess Wear & Topsham 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%). Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 659 crimes previously (now 758, +15%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braunton Rural and Countess Wear & Topsham?
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 Countess Wear & Topsham has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Braunton Rural and Countess Wear & Topsham?
Braunton Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Countess Wear & Topsham 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 Countess Wear & Topsham?
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 Countess Wear & Topsham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braunton Rural and Countess Wear & Topsham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.