Braunton Rural vs Okehampton Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Braunton Rural vs Okehampton Town 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 Okehampton Town?
Braunton Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Okehampton Town has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 568 crimes. Braunton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Braunton Rural vs Okehampton Town?
Braunton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Okehampton Town shows -1.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Braunton Rural and Okehampton Town?
In Braunton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Okehampton Town, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braunton Rural and Okehampton Town?
Braunton Rural recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Okehampton Town recorded 72. 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 Okehampton Town?
Violent crime in Braunton Rural totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Okehampton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Braunton Rural and Okehampton Town 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%). Okehampton Town recorded 576 crimes previously (now 568, -1.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braunton Rural and Okehampton Town?
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 Okehampton Town has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Braunton Rural and Okehampton Town?
Braunton Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Okehampton Town 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 Okehampton Town?
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 Okehampton Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braunton Rural and Okehampton Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.