Buckfastleigh vs Tiverton Canal

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
      39/100
      Tiverton Canal Devon & Cornwall Police

      Buckfastleigh vs Tiverton Canal Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Buckfastleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Tiverton Canal
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      413 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Tiverton Canal
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      217
      413
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      282
      283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↑45.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      12.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckfastleigh
      B Tiverton Canal
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓7%
      194 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓52%
      86 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓11%
      20 ↑82%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑133%
      Burglary
      1 ↓93%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑22%
      44 ↑83%
      Drugs
      9 ↓18%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      25 ↑32%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↑125%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓68%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckfastleigh is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckfastleigh safer than Tiverton Canal?

      Buckfastleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Tiverton Canal has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 413 crimes. Buckfastleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckfastleigh vs Tiverton Canal?

      Buckfastleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tiverton Canal shows +45.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckfastleigh and Tiverton Canal?

      In Buckfastleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Tiverton Canal, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckfastleigh and Tiverton Canal?

      Buckfastleigh recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tiverton Canal recorded 86. 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 Tiverton Canal?

      Violent crime in Buckfastleigh totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Tiverton Canal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckfastleigh and Tiverton Canal 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%). Tiverton Canal recorded 283 crimes previously (now 413, +45.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckfastleigh and Tiverton Canal?

      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 Tiverton Canal has 12.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckfastleigh and Tiverton Canal?

      Buckfastleigh falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Tiverton Canal 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 Tiverton Canal?

      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 Tiverton Canal on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckfastleigh and Tiverton Canal. 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.