Buckfastleigh vs Exmouth Littleham

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
      33/100
      Exmouth Littleham Devon & Cornwall Police

      Buckfastleigh vs Exmouth Littleham Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Buckfastleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Exmouth Littleham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      489 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      4.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Exmouth Littleham
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      217
      489
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      282
      502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      4.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Exmouth Littleham
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓7%
      250 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓52%
      64 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓11%
      30 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1 ↓93%
      11 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑22%
      47 ↓23%
      Drugs
      9 ↓18%
      11 ↑57%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      33 ↑74%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓68%
      9 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckfastleigh is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckfastleigh safer than Exmouth Littleham?

      Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Exmouth Littleham has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 489 crimes. Buckfastleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckfastleigh vs Exmouth Littleham?

      Buckfastleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Exmouth Littleham shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckfastleigh and Exmouth Littleham?

      In Buckfastleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Exmouth Littleham, it is Violent Crime (250 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckfastleigh and Exmouth Littleham?

      Buckfastleigh recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Exmouth Littleham recorded 64. 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 Exmouth Littleham?

      Violent crime in Buckfastleigh totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 250 in Exmouth Littleham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckfastleigh and Exmouth Littleham 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%). Exmouth Littleham recorded 502 crimes previously (now 489, -2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckfastleigh and Exmouth Littleham?

      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 Exmouth Littleham has 4.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckfastleigh and Exmouth Littleham?

      Buckfastleigh falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Exmouth Littleham 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 Exmouth Littleham?

      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 Exmouth Littleham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckfastleigh and Exmouth Littleham. 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.