Buckfastleigh vs Newquay Suburbs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Buckfastleigh Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Newquay Suburbs Devon & Cornwall Police

      Buckfastleigh vs Newquay Suburbs Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Buckfastleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Newquay Suburbs
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.3% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Newquay Suburbs
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      217
      1,091
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      282
      1,303
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓16.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Newquay Suburbs
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓7%
      505 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓52%
      140 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓11%
      108 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      38 ↑41%
      Burglary
      1 ↓93%
      21 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑22%
      83 ↓10%
      Drugs
      9 ↓18%
      33 ↓51%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      62 ↓3%
      Robbery
      0
      6
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      48 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      0
      7 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓68%
      21 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckfastleigh is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckfastleigh safer than Newquay Suburbs?

      Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Newquay Suburbs has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,091 crimes. Buckfastleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckfastleigh vs Newquay Suburbs?

      Buckfastleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newquay Suburbs shows -16.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckfastleigh and Newquay Suburbs?

      In Buckfastleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Newquay Suburbs, it is Violent Crime (505 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckfastleigh and Newquay Suburbs?

      Buckfastleigh recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newquay Suburbs recorded 140. 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 Newquay Suburbs?

      Violent crime in Buckfastleigh totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 505 in Newquay Suburbs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckfastleigh and Newquay Suburbs 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%). Newquay Suburbs recorded 1,303 crimes previously (now 1,091, -16.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckfastleigh and Newquay Suburbs?

      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 Newquay Suburbs has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckfastleigh and Newquay Suburbs?

      Buckfastleigh falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Newquay Suburbs 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 Newquay Suburbs?

      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 Newquay Suburbs on a crime map?

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

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