Colebrook & Newnham vs Wadebridge Town

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
      26/100
      Wadebridge Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Colebrook & Newnham vs Wadebridge Town Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Colebrook & Newnham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      827 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Wadebridge Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      595 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      17.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Wadebridge Town
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      827
      595
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      798
      647
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      17.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Wadebridge Town
      Violent Crime
      388 ↑4%
      282 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↓29%
      79 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑20%
      41 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑133%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      25 ↑67%
      13 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑15%
      71 ↓15%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      15 ↑15%
      Public Order
      38 ↓25%
      33 ↓21%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      4
      Shoplifting
      56 ↑133%
      22 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      6 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓58%
      12 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wadebridge Town is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 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 Wadebridge Town?

      Colebrook & Newnham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 827 crimes in the last 12 months. Wadebridge Town has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 595 crimes. Wadebridge Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Colebrook & Newnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wadebridge Town shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Colebrook & Newnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (388 incidents). In Wadebridge Town, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Colebrook & Newnham recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wadebridge Town recorded 79. 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 Wadebridge Town?

      Violent crime in Colebrook & Newnham totalled 388 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Wadebridge Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colebrook & Newnham and Wadebridge Town 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%). Wadebridge Town recorded 647 crimes previously (now 595, -8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colebrook & Newnham and Wadebridge 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 20% and Wadebridge Town has 17.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colebrook & Newnham and Wadebridge Town?

      Colebrook & Newnham falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Wadebridge 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 Wadebridge 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 Wadebridge Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colebrook & Newnham and Wadebridge 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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