Chaddlewood vs Countess Wear & Topsham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Chaddlewood Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Countess Wear & Topsham Devon & Cornwall Police

      Chaddlewood vs Countess Wear & Topsham Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Chaddlewood
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.3% trend
      15.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Countess Wear & Topsham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      758 crimes / 12m
      ↑15% trend
      22% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chaddlewood
      B Countess Wear & Topsham
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      468
      758
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      336
      659
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.3%
      ↑15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.2%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chaddlewood
      B Countess Wear & Topsham
      Violent Crime
      241 ↑38%
      324 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓34%
      126 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑47%
      38 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑90%
      22 ↑69%
      Burglary
      18 ↑260%
      29 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↑69%
      81 ↑21%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      25 ↑67%
      55 ↑53%
      Robbery
      2
      3
      Shoplifting
      8
      26 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      11 ↑83%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      10 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      21 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chaddlewood safer than Countess Wear & Topsham?

      Chaddlewood has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 468 crimes in the last 12 months. Countess Wear & Topsham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 758 crimes. Chaddlewood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chaddlewood vs Countess Wear & Topsham?

      Chaddlewood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Countess Wear & Topsham shows +15% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chaddlewood and Countess Wear & Topsham?

      In Chaddlewood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (241 incidents). In Countess Wear & Topsham, it is Violent Crime (324 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chaddlewood and Countess Wear & Topsham?

      Chaddlewood recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 126. 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 Chaddlewood vs Countess Wear & Topsham?

      Violent crime in Chaddlewood totalled 241 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 324 in Countess Wear & Topsham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chaddlewood and Countess Wear & Topsham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chaddlewood recorded 336 crimes (now 468, a change of +39.3%). Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 659 crimes previously (now 758, +15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chaddlewood and Countess Wear & Topsham?

      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. Chaddlewood has a resolution rate of 15.2% and Countess Wear & Topsham has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chaddlewood and Countess Wear & Topsham?

      Chaddlewood falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Countess Wear & Topsham 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 Chaddlewood and Countess Wear & Topsham?

      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 Chaddlewood or Countess Wear & Topsham on a crime map?

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

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