Buckfastleigh vs Goodrington-with-Roselands

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
      2/100
      Goodrington-with-Roselands Devon & Cornwall Police

      Buckfastleigh vs Goodrington-with-Roselands Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Buckfastleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Goodrington-with-Roselands
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      858 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.7% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Goodrington-with-Roselands
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      217
      858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      282
      593
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↑44.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Goodrington-with-Roselands
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓7%
      346 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓52%
      128 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓11%
      83 ↑51%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↓5%
      Burglary
      1 ↓93%
      16 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑22%
      75 ↑47%
      Drugs
      9 ↓18%
      20 ↑0%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      48 ↑100%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↑600%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      81 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓68%
      21 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckfastleigh is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckfastleigh safer than Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Goodrington-with-Roselands has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 858 crimes. Buckfastleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckfastleigh vs Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Buckfastleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Goodrington-with-Roselands shows +44.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckfastleigh and Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      In Buckfastleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Goodrington-with-Roselands, it is Violent Crime (346 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckfastleigh and Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Buckfastleigh recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Goodrington-with-Roselands recorded 128. 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 Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Violent crime in Buckfastleigh totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 346 in Goodrington-with-Roselands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckfastleigh and Goodrington-with-Roselands 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%). Goodrington-with-Roselands recorded 593 crimes previously (now 858, +44.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckfastleigh and Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      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 Goodrington-with-Roselands has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckfastleigh and Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Buckfastleigh falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Goodrington-with-Roselands 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 Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      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 Goodrington-with-Roselands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckfastleigh and Goodrington-with-Roselands. 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.