Calstock vs Padstow & St Merryn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Calstock Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Padstow & St Merryn Devon & Cornwall Police

      Calstock vs Padstow & St Merryn Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Calstock
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      225 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Padstow & St Merryn
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      27 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.6% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calstock
      B Padstow & St Merryn
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      225
      27
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      238
      34
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↓20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calstock
      B Padstow & St Merryn
      Violent Crime
      122 ↑1%
      19 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓29%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓18%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑16%
      2 ↓33%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      13 ↑30%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Padstow & St Merryn is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 65/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calstock safer than Padstow & St Merryn?

      Calstock has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 225 crimes in the last 12 months. Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 27 crimes. Padstow & St Merryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calstock vs Padstow & St Merryn?

      Calstock shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Padstow & St Merryn shows -20.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Calstock and Padstow & St Merryn?

      In Calstock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Padstow & St Merryn, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Calstock and Padstow & St Merryn?

      Calstock recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Padstow & St Merryn recorded 1. 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 Calstock vs Padstow & St Merryn?

      Violent crime in Calstock totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Padstow & St Merryn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Calstock and Padstow & St Merryn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calstock recorded 238 crimes (now 225, a change of -5.5%). Padstow & St Merryn recorded 34 crimes previously (now 27, -20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Calstock and Padstow & St Merryn?

      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. Calstock has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Padstow & St Merryn has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calstock and Padstow & St Merryn?

      Calstock falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Padstow & St Merryn 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 Calstock and Padstow & St Merryn?

      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 Calstock or Padstow & St Merryn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Calstock and Padstow & St Merryn. 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.