Colebrook & Newnham vs Dartmouth Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Colebrook & Newnham Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Dartmouth Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Colebrook & Newnham vs Dartmouth Town Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Colebrook & Newnham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      828 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      5.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dartmouth Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.1% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Dartmouth Town
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      828
      101
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      776
      220
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.7%
      ↓54.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Dartmouth Town
      Violent Crime
      404 ↑12%
      38 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓46%
      10 ↓74%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑72%
      13 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑17%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      14 ↓42%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑18%
      12 ↓52%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      53 ↑47%
      7 ↓65%
      Robbery
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      63 ↑117%
      12 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓30%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dartmouth Town is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colebrook & Newnham safer than Dartmouth Town?

      Colebrook & Newnham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 828 crimes in the last 12 months. Dartmouth Town has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 101 crimes. Dartmouth Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colebrook & Newnham vs Dartmouth Town?

      Colebrook & Newnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dartmouth Town shows -54.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colebrook & Newnham and Dartmouth Town?

      In Colebrook & Newnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (404 incidents). In Dartmouth Town, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colebrook & Newnham and Dartmouth Town?

      Colebrook & Newnham recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dartmouth Town recorded 10. 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 Colebrook & Newnham vs Dartmouth Town?

      Violent crime in Colebrook & Newnham totalled 404 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Dartmouth Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colebrook & Newnham and Dartmouth Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colebrook & Newnham recorded 776 crimes (now 828, a change of +6.7%). Dartmouth Town recorded 220 crimes previously (now 101, -54.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colebrook & Newnham and Dartmouth Town?

      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. Colebrook & Newnham has a resolution rate of 5.6% and Dartmouth Town has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colebrook & Newnham and Dartmouth Town?

      Colebrook & Newnham falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Dartmouth Town 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 Colebrook & Newnham and Dartmouth Town?

      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 Colebrook & Newnham or Dartmouth Town on a crime map?

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

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