Buckfastleigh vs Ivybridge Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buckfastleigh vs Ivybridge Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buckfastleigh safer than Ivybridge Town?
Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Ivybridge Town has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 651 crimes. Buckfastleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buckfastleigh vs Ivybridge Town?
Buckfastleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ivybridge Town shows -6.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge Town?
In Buckfastleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Ivybridge Town, it is Violent Crime (271 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge Town?
Buckfastleigh recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ivybridge Town recorded 120. 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 Ivybridge Town?
Violent crime in Buckfastleigh totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 271 in Ivybridge Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge Town 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%). Ivybridge Town recorded 697 crimes previously (now 651, -6.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge Town?
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 Ivybridge Town has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge Town?
Buckfastleigh falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ivybridge Town 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 Ivybridge Town?
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 Ivybridge Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.