Chaddlewood vs Padstow & St Merryn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Chaddlewood Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Padstow & St Merryn Devon & Cornwall Police

      Chaddlewood vs Padstow & St Merryn Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Chaddlewood
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      544 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.1% trend
      23.2% 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 Chaddlewood
      B Padstow & St Merryn
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      544
      27
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      342
      34
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑59.1%
      ↓20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chaddlewood
      B Padstow & St Merryn
      Violent Crime
      279 ↑55%
      19 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓32%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑122%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      20 ↑300%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↑58%
      2 ↓33%
      Drugs
      7 ↓13%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      33 ↑175%
      0
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑2000%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↑36%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Padstow & St Merryn is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 22/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chaddlewood safer than Padstow & St Merryn?

      Chaddlewood has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 544 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 Chaddlewood vs Padstow & St Merryn?

      Chaddlewood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Chaddlewood and Padstow & St Merryn?

      In Chaddlewood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 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 Chaddlewood and Padstow & St Merryn?

      Chaddlewood recorded 34 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 Chaddlewood vs Padstow & St Merryn?

      Violent crime in Chaddlewood totalled 279 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 Chaddlewood and Padstow & St Merryn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chaddlewood recorded 342 crimes (now 544, a change of +59.1%). Padstow & St Merryn recorded 34 crimes previously (now 27, -20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chaddlewood 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. Chaddlewood has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Padstow & St Merryn has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chaddlewood and Padstow & St Merryn?

      Chaddlewood 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 Chaddlewood 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 Chaddlewood or Padstow & St Merryn on a crime map?

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

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