Buckfastleigh vs Copperhouse & Gwinear

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Buckfastleigh Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Copperhouse & Gwinear Devon & Cornwall Police

      Buckfastleigh vs Copperhouse & Gwinear Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Buckfastleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Copperhouse & Gwinear
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      133 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.5% trend
      15% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Copperhouse & Gwinear
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      217
      133
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      282
      106
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↑25.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Copperhouse & Gwinear
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓7%
      86 ↑59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓52%
      18 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓11%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Burglary
      1 ↓93%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑22%
      16 ↑100%
      Drugs
      9 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      3 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓68%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Copperhouse & Gwinear is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckfastleigh safer than Copperhouse & Gwinear?

      Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Copperhouse & Gwinear has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 133 crimes. Copperhouse & Gwinear scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckfastleigh vs Copperhouse & Gwinear?

      Buckfastleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Copperhouse & Gwinear shows +25.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckfastleigh and Copperhouse & Gwinear?

      In Buckfastleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Copperhouse & Gwinear, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckfastleigh and Copperhouse & Gwinear?

      Buckfastleigh recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Copperhouse & Gwinear recorded 18. 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 Copperhouse & Gwinear?

      Violent crime in Buckfastleigh totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Copperhouse & Gwinear. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckfastleigh and Copperhouse & Gwinear 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%). Copperhouse & Gwinear recorded 106 crimes previously (now 133, +25.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckfastleigh and Copperhouse & Gwinear?

      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 Copperhouse & Gwinear has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckfastleigh and Copperhouse & Gwinear?

      Buckfastleigh falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Copperhouse & Gwinear 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 Copperhouse & Gwinear?

      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 Copperhouse & Gwinear on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckfastleigh and Copperhouse & Gwinear. 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.