Braunton Rural vs Torrington Rural

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
      27/100
      Torrington Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Braunton Rural vs Torrington Rural 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
      27/100
      Below Average
      Torrington Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      567 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Braunton Rural
      B Torrington Rural
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      216
      567
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      158
      655
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.7%
      ↓13.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Braunton Rural
      B Torrington Rural
      Violent Crime
      98 ↑27%
      283 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑60%
      77 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑19%
      27 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↓47%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      20 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑77%
      63 ↓14%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      11 ↑0%
      Public Order
      13 ↑44%
      32 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      5
      23 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓56%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      15 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Braunton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Braunton Rural safer than Torrington Rural?

      Braunton Rural has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Torrington Rural has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 567 crimes. Braunton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Braunton Rural vs Torrington Rural?

      Braunton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Torrington Rural shows -13.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Braunton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Torrington Rural, it is Violent Crime (283 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Braunton Rural recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torrington Rural recorded 77. 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 Torrington Rural?

      Violent crime in Braunton Rural totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 283 in Torrington Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Braunton Rural and Torrington Rural 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%). Torrington Rural recorded 655 crimes previously (now 567, -13.4%).

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

      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 Torrington Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Braunton Rural and Torrington Rural?

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

      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 Torrington Rural on a crime map?

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

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