Crediton Rural North vs Widewell

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
      49/100
      Widewell Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Rural North vs Widewell 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
      49/100
      Average
      Widewell
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Rural North
      B Widewell
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      230
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      268
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↑112.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Rural North
      B Widewell
      Violent Crime
      115 ↓3%
      163 ↑163%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓42%
      22 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓24%
      18 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      14 ↓52%
      9 ↑350%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↑0%
      27 ↑125%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      14 ↑27%
      11 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crediton Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 49/100 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 Widewell?

      Crediton Rural North has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 230 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewell has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Crediton Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Widewell shows +112.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Crediton Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Widewell, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Crediton Rural North recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Widewell recorded 22. 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 Widewell?

      Violent crime in Crediton Rural North totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Widewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Rural North and Widewell 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%). Widewell recorded 132 crimes previously (now 281, +112.9%).

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

      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 Widewell has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crediton Rural North and Widewell?

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

      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 Widewell on a crime map?

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

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