Braunton Urban vs Buckfastleigh
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Braunton Urban vs Buckfastleigh Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Braunton Urban safer than Buckfastleigh?
Braunton Urban has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 322 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 217 crimes. Buckfastleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Braunton Urban vs Buckfastleigh?
Braunton Urban shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Buckfastleigh shows -23.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Braunton Urban and Buckfastleigh?
In Braunton Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 incidents). In Buckfastleigh, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braunton Urban and Buckfastleigh?
Braunton Urban recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckfastleigh recorded 15. 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 Urban vs Buckfastleigh?
Violent crime in Braunton Urban totalled 133 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Buckfastleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Braunton Urban and Buckfastleigh in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Braunton Urban recorded 331 crimes (now 322, a change of -2.7%). Buckfastleigh recorded 282 crimes previously (now 217, -23.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braunton Urban and Buckfastleigh?
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 Urban has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Buckfastleigh has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Braunton Urban and Buckfastleigh?
Braunton Urban falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Buckfastleigh 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 Urban and Buckfastleigh?
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 Urban or Buckfastleigh on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braunton Urban and Buckfastleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.