Crediton Rural North vs Newton Abbot East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Crediton Rural North Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Newton Abbot East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Rural North vs Newton Abbot East Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Crediton Rural North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Newton Abbot East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      852 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Rural North
      B Newton Abbot East
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      230
      852
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      268
      873
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Rural North
      B Newton Abbot East
      Violent Crime
      115 ↓3%
      431 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓42%
      94 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓24%
      58 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      14 ↓52%
      31 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↑0%
      74 ↑0%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      24 ↓4%
      Public Order
      14 ↑27%
      48 ↑9%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      36 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      19 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crediton Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 7/100 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 Newton Abbot East?

      Crediton Rural North has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 230 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Abbot East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 852 crimes. Crediton Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crediton Rural North vs Newton Abbot East?

      Crediton Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newton Abbot East shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot East?

      In Crediton Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Newton Abbot East, it is Violent Crime (431 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot East?

      Crediton Rural North recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Abbot East recorded 94. 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 Newton Abbot East?

      Violent crime in Crediton Rural North totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 431 in Newton Abbot East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crediton Rural North recorded 268 crimes (now 230, a change of -14.2%). Newton Abbot East recorded 873 crimes previously (now 852, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot East?

      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 Newton Abbot East has 16.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot East?

      Crediton Rural North falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Newton Abbot East 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 Newton Abbot East?

      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 Newton Abbot East on a crime map?

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

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