Crediton Rural North vs Newton Abbot Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Crediton Rural North vs Newton Abbot Town 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 Crediton Rural North safer than Newton Abbot Town?
Crediton Rural North has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 230 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Abbot Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,584 crimes. Crediton Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Crediton Rural North vs Newton Abbot Town?
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 Town shows -13.3% (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 Town?
In Crediton Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Newton Abbot Town, it is Violent Crime (640 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 Town?
Crediton Rural North recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Abbot Town recorded 271. 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 Town?
Violent crime in Crediton Rural North totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 640 in Newton Abbot Town. 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 Town 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 Town recorded 1,826 crimes previously (now 1,584, -13.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot 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. Crediton Rural North has a resolution rate of 0% and Newton Abbot Town has 19.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot Town?
Crediton Rural North falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Newton Abbot 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 Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot 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 Crediton Rural North or Newton Abbot Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crediton Rural North and Newton Abbot Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.