Combe Martin vs Ilfracombe West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Combe Martin Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Ilfracombe West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Combe Martin vs Ilfracombe West Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Combe Martin
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      118 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Ilfracombe West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Combe Martin
      B Ilfracombe West
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      118
      229
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      206
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.9%
      ↑11.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Combe Martin
      B Ilfracombe West
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓34%
      112 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓36%
      33 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑50%
      13 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      3
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓27%
      28 ↑33%
      Drugs
      1 ↓89%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      11 ↑83%
      17 ↑6%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      4
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓83%
      8 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Combe Martin is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Combe Martin safer than Ilfracombe West?

      Combe Martin has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilfracombe West has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 229 crimes. Combe Martin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Combe Martin vs Ilfracombe West?

      Combe Martin shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ilfracombe West shows +11.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Combe Martin and Ilfracombe West?

      In Combe Martin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Ilfracombe West, it is Violent Crime (112 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe West?

      Combe Martin recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ilfracombe West recorded 33. 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 Combe Martin vs Ilfracombe West?

      Violent crime in Combe Martin totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 112 in Ilfracombe West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Combe Martin and Ilfracombe West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Combe Martin recorded 153 crimes (now 118, a change of -22.9%). Ilfracombe West recorded 206 crimes previously (now 229, +11.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Combe Martin and Ilfracombe West?

      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. Combe Martin has a resolution rate of 0% and Ilfracombe West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Combe Martin and Ilfracombe West?

      Combe Martin falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ilfracombe West 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 Combe Martin and Ilfracombe West?

      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 Combe Martin or Ilfracombe West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Combe Martin and Ilfracombe West. 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.