Churston-with-Galmpton vs South Molton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Churston-with-Galmpton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      South Molton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Churston-with-Galmpton vs South Molton Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Churston-with-Galmpton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.8% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      South Molton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      434 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Churston-with-Galmpton
      B South Molton
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      207
      434
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      295
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.8%
      ↑28%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Churston-with-Galmpton
      B South Molton
      Violent Crime
      95 ↓13%
      204 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓34%
      59 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓58%
      28 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓81%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓26%
      33 ↓3%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      10 ↓38%
      30 ↑67%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      6
      Shoplifting
      2
      21 ↑133%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      5 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      A Churston-with-Galmpton is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Churston-with-Galmpton safer than South Molton?

      Churston-with-Galmpton has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 207 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 434 crimes. Churston-with-Galmpton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Churston-with-Galmpton vs South Molton?

      Churston-with-Galmpton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton shows +28% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Churston-with-Galmpton and South Molton?

      In Churston-with-Galmpton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In South Molton, it is Violent Crime (204 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Churston-with-Galmpton and South Molton?

      Churston-with-Galmpton recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton recorded 59. 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 Churston-with-Galmpton vs South Molton?

      Violent crime in Churston-with-Galmpton totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in South Molton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Churston-with-Galmpton and South Molton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Churston-with-Galmpton recorded 295 crimes (now 207, a change of -29.8%). South Molton recorded 339 crimes previously (now 434, +28%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Churston-with-Galmpton and South Molton?

      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. Churston-with-Galmpton has a resolution rate of 8.3% and South Molton has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Churston-with-Galmpton and South Molton?

      Churston-with-Galmpton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton 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 Churston-with-Galmpton and South Molton?

      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 Churston-with-Galmpton or South Molton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Churston-with-Galmpton and South Molton. 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.