Chaddlewood vs South Molton Rural

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
      56/100
      South Molton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Chaddlewood vs South Molton Rural 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
      56/100
      Average
      South Molton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      341 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.1% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chaddlewood
      B South Molton Rural
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      468
      341
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      336
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.3%
      ↓20.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.2%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chaddlewood
      B South Molton Rural
      Violent Crime
      241 ↑38%
      149 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓34%
      30 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑47%
      46 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑90%
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      18 ↑260%
      12 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↑69%
      37 ↑9%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      25 ↑67%
      32 ↑68%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      8
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      8 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Molton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chaddlewood safer than South Molton Rural?

      Chaddlewood has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 468 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 341 crimes. South Molton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chaddlewood vs South Molton Rural?

      Chaddlewood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton Rural shows -20.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chaddlewood and South Molton Rural?

      In Chaddlewood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (241 incidents). In South Molton Rural, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chaddlewood and South Molton Rural?

      Chaddlewood recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton Rural recorded 30. 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 South Molton Rural?

      Violent crime in Chaddlewood totalled 241 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in South Molton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chaddlewood and South Molton Rural 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%). South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes previously (now 341, -20.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chaddlewood and South Molton Rural?

      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 South Molton Rural has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chaddlewood and South Molton Rural?

      Chaddlewood falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton Rural 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 South Molton Rural?

      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 South Molton Rural on a crime map?

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

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