Colebrook & Newnham vs Exmouth Brixington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Colebrook & Newnham Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Exmouth Brixington Devon & Cornwall Police

      Colebrook & Newnham vs Exmouth Brixington Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Colebrook & Newnham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      827 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Exmouth Brixington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Exmouth Brixington
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      827
      336
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      798
      408
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓17.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Exmouth Brixington
      Violent Crime
      388 ↑4%
      152 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↓29%
      48 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑20%
      23 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑133%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      25 ↑67%
      7 ↓68%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑15%
      35 ↑3%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      5 ↓64%
      Public Order
      38 ↓25%
      26 ↓4%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Shoplifting
      56 ↑133%
      13 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↓55%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓58%
      14 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      B Exmouth Brixington is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colebrook & Newnham safer than Exmouth Brixington?

      Colebrook & Newnham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 827 crimes in the last 12 months. Exmouth Brixington has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 336 crimes. Exmouth Brixington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colebrook & Newnham vs Exmouth Brixington?

      Colebrook & Newnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Exmouth Brixington shows -17.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colebrook & Newnham and Exmouth Brixington?

      In Colebrook & Newnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (388 incidents). In Exmouth Brixington, it is Violent Crime (152 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colebrook & Newnham and Exmouth Brixington?

      Colebrook & Newnham recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Exmouth Brixington recorded 48. 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 Exmouth Brixington?

      Violent crime in Colebrook & Newnham totalled 388 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 152 in Exmouth Brixington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colebrook & Newnham and Exmouth Brixington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colebrook & Newnham recorded 798 crimes (now 827, a change of +3.6%). Exmouth Brixington recorded 408 crimes previously (now 336, -17.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colebrook & Newnham and Exmouth Brixington?

      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 20% and Exmouth Brixington has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colebrook & Newnham and Exmouth Brixington?

      Colebrook & Newnham falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Exmouth Brixington 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 Exmouth Brixington?

      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 Exmouth Brixington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colebrook & Newnham and Exmouth Brixington. 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.