Braunton Rural vs Saltash Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Braunton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Saltash Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Braunton Rural vs Saltash Town 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Saltash Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,093 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Braunton Rural
      B Saltash Town
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      216
      1,093
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      158
      1,133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.7%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Braunton Rural
      B Saltash Town
      Violent Crime
      98 ↑27%
      428 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑60%
      188 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑19%
      60 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      25 ↑32%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      25 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑77%
      108 ↓22%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      20 ↓17%
      Public Order
      13 ↑44%
      71 ↑6%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      5
      112 ↑133%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      16 ↑129%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      27 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Braunton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Braunton Rural safer than Saltash Town?

      Braunton Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Saltash Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,093 crimes. Braunton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Braunton Rural vs Saltash 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. Saltash Town shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Braunton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Saltash Town, it is Violent Crime (428 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Braunton Rural recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saltash Town recorded 188. 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 Saltash Town?

      Violent crime in Braunton Rural totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 428 in Saltash Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Braunton Rural and Saltash 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%). Saltash Town recorded 1,133 crimes previously (now 1,093, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braunton Rural and Saltash 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 Saltash Town has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Braunton Rural and Saltash Town?

      Braunton Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Saltash 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 Saltash 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 Saltash Town on a crime map?

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

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