Countess Wear & Topsham vs Crediton Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Countess Wear & Topsham vs Crediton Rural North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Countess Wear & Topsham safer than Crediton Rural North?
Countess Wear & Topsham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 758 crimes in the last 12 months. Crediton Rural North has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 230 crimes. Crediton Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Countess Wear & Topsham vs Crediton Rural North?
Countess Wear & Topsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Crediton Rural North shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Countess Wear & Topsham and Crediton Rural North?
In Countess Wear & Topsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (324 incidents). In Crediton Rural North, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Countess Wear & Topsham and Crediton Rural North?
Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crediton Rural North recorded 21. 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 Countess Wear & Topsham vs Crediton Rural North?
Violent crime in Countess Wear & Topsham totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Crediton Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Countess Wear & Topsham and Crediton Rural North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 659 crimes (now 758, a change of +15%). Crediton Rural North recorded 268 crimes previously (now 230, -14.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Countess Wear & Topsham and Crediton Rural North?
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. Countess Wear & Topsham has a resolution rate of 22% and Crediton Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Countess Wear & Topsham and Crediton Rural North?
Countess Wear & Topsham falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Crediton Rural North 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 Countess Wear & Topsham and Crediton Rural North?
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 Countess Wear & Topsham or Crediton Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Countess Wear & Topsham and Crediton Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.