Braunton Rural vs Ernesettle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Braunton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Ernesettle Devon & Cornwall Police

      Braunton Rural vs Ernesettle Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Braunton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      216 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Ernesettle
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      643 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.1% trend
      12.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Braunton Rural
      B Ernesettle
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      216
      643
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      158
      518
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.7%
      ↑24.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      12.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Braunton Rural
      B Ernesettle
      Violent Crime
      98 ↑27%
      358 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑60%
      69 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑19%
      24 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      16 ↓6%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      16 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑77%
      57 ↑39%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      16 ↓30%
      Public Order
      13 ↑44%
      48 ↑14%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      5
      10 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      10 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      17 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Braunton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Braunton Rural safer than Ernesettle?

      Braunton Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Ernesettle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 643 crimes. Braunton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Braunton Rural vs Ernesettle?

      Braunton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ernesettle shows +24.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Braunton Rural and Ernesettle?

      In Braunton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Ernesettle, it is Violent Crime (358 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braunton Rural and Ernesettle?

      Braunton Rural recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ernesettle recorded 69. 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 Ernesettle?

      Violent crime in Braunton Rural totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 358 in Ernesettle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Braunton Rural and Ernesettle 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%). Ernesettle recorded 518 crimes previously (now 643, +24.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braunton Rural and Ernesettle?

      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 Ernesettle has 12.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Braunton Rural and Ernesettle?

      Braunton Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ernesettle 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 Ernesettle?

      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 Ernesettle on a crime map?

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

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