Crediton Rural South vs Plymstock

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Crediton Rural South Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Plymstock Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Rural South vs Plymstock Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Crediton Rural South
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Plymstock
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      504 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Rural South
      B Plymstock
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      177
      504
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      555
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.3%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Rural South
      B Plymstock
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓13%
      203 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓56%
      85 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓14%
      44 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      8 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      49 ↓8%
      Drugs
      1 ↓89%
      11 ↓21%
      Public Order
      14 ↓26%
      34 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓64%
      34 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      13 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crediton Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crediton Rural South safer than Plymstock?

      Crediton Rural South has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymstock has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 504 crimes. Crediton Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Crediton Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plymstock shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Crediton Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Plymstock, it is Violent Crime (203 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Crediton Rural South recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymstock recorded 85. 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 South vs Plymstock?

      Violent crime in Crediton Rural South totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 203 in Plymstock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crediton Rural South recorded 237 crimes (now 177, a change of -25.3%). Plymstock recorded 555 crimes previously (now 504, -9.2%).

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

      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 South has a resolution rate of 0% and Plymstock has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crediton Rural South and Plymstock?

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

      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 South or Plymstock on a crime map?

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

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