Colebrook & Newnham vs Mortehoe & Woolacombe

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
      90/100
      Mortehoe & Woolacombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Colebrook & Newnham vs Mortehoe & Woolacombe Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Colebrook & Newnham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      827 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Mortehoe & Woolacombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓71.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Mortehoe & Woolacombe
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      827
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      798
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓71.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Mortehoe & Woolacombe
      Violent Crime
      388 ↑4%
      1 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↓29%
      0
      Other Theft
      48 ↑20%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑133%
      0
      Burglary
      25 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑15%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      38 ↓25%
      1
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      56 ↑133%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↓58%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Mortehoe & Woolacombe is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colebrook & Newnham safer than Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Colebrook & Newnham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 827 crimes in the last 12 months. Mortehoe & Woolacombe has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Mortehoe & Woolacombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colebrook & Newnham vs Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Colebrook & Newnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mortehoe & Woolacombe shows -71.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colebrook & Newnham and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      In Colebrook & Newnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (388 incidents). In Mortehoe & Woolacombe, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colebrook & Newnham and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Colebrook & Newnham recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mortehoe & Woolacombe recorded 0. 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 Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Violent crime in Colebrook & Newnham totalled 388 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Mortehoe & Woolacombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colebrook & Newnham and Mortehoe & Woolacombe 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%). Mortehoe & Woolacombe recorded 7 crimes previously (now 2, -71.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colebrook & Newnham and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      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 Mortehoe & Woolacombe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colebrook & Newnham and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Colebrook & Newnham falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Mortehoe & Woolacombe 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 Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      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 Mortehoe & Woolacombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colebrook & Newnham and Mortehoe & Woolacombe. 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.