Buckfastleigh vs Carbis Bay

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Buckfastleigh Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Carbis Bay Devon & Cornwall Police

      Buckfastleigh vs Carbis Bay Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Buckfastleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Carbis Bay
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      165 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Carbis Bay
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      217
      165
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      282
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Carbis Bay
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓7%
      74 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓52%
      29 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓11%
      16 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      1 ↓93%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑22%
      13 ↓41%
      Drugs
      9 ↓18%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      13 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓68%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Carbis Bay is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 65/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckfastleigh safer than Carbis Bay?

      Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Carbis Bay has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 165 crimes. Carbis Bay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckfastleigh vs Carbis Bay?

      Buckfastleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Carbis Bay shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckfastleigh and Carbis Bay?

      In Buckfastleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Carbis Bay, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckfastleigh and Carbis Bay?

      Buckfastleigh recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carbis Bay recorded 29. 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 Buckfastleigh vs Carbis Bay?

      Violent crime in Buckfastleigh totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Carbis Bay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckfastleigh and Carbis Bay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckfastleigh recorded 282 crimes (now 217, a change of -23.1%). Carbis Bay recorded 192 crimes previously (now 165, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckfastleigh and Carbis Bay?

      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. Buckfastleigh has a resolution rate of 0% and Carbis Bay has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckfastleigh and Carbis Bay?

      Buckfastleigh falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Carbis Bay 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 Buckfastleigh and Carbis Bay?

      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 Buckfastleigh or Carbis Bay on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.