Crediton Rural North vs Crediton Rural South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Crediton Rural North Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Crediton Rural South Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Rural North vs Crediton Rural South Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Crediton Rural North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      181 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Crediton Rural South
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      141 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Rural North
      B Crediton Rural South
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      181
      141
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      274
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.9%
      ↓39.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Rural North
      B Crediton Rural South
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓33%
      72 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓45%
      8 ↓77%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓44%
      14 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓50%
      5 ↑0%
      Burglary
      10 ↓67%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓10%
      16 ↑0%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↓89%
      Public Order
      12 ↑20%
      8 ↓68%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crediton Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crediton Rural North safer than Crediton Rural South?

      Crediton Rural North has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 181 crimes in the last 12 months. Crediton Rural South has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 141 crimes. Crediton Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crediton Rural North vs Crediton Rural South?

      Crediton Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crediton Rural South shows -39.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crediton Rural North and Crediton Rural South?

      In Crediton Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Crediton Rural South, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crediton Rural North and Crediton Rural South?

      Crediton Rural North recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crediton Rural South recorded 8. 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 Crediton Rural North vs Crediton Rural South?

      Violent crime in Crediton Rural North totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Crediton Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Rural North and Crediton Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crediton Rural North recorded 274 crimes (now 181, a change of -33.9%). Crediton Rural South recorded 234 crimes previously (now 141, -39.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crediton Rural North and Crediton Rural South?

      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. Crediton Rural North has a resolution rate of 0% and Crediton Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crediton Rural North and Crediton Rural South?

      Crediton Rural North falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Crediton Rural South 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 Crediton Rural North and Crediton Rural South?

      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 Crediton Rural North or Crediton Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crediton Rural North and Crediton Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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