Crediton Rural South vs Teignmouth Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Crediton Rural South Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Teignmouth Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Rural South vs Teignmouth Rural 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
      69/100
      Safe
      Teignmouth Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      148 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Rural South
      B Teignmouth Rural
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      177
      148
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      131
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.3%
      ↑13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Rural South
      B Teignmouth Rural
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓13%
      61 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓56%
      8 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓14%
      20 ↑82%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      10 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      17 ↓26%
      Drugs
      1 ↓89%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      14 ↓26%
      13 ↑160%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓64%
      5 ↑25%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crediton Rural South safer than Teignmouth Rural?

      Crediton Rural South has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Teignmouth Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 148 crimes. Crediton Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Teignmouth Rural shows +13% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Crediton Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Teignmouth Rural, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

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

      Violent crime in Crediton Rural South totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Teignmouth Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Rural South and Teignmouth Rural 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%). Teignmouth Rural recorded 131 crimes previously (now 148, +13%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Crediton Rural South and Teignmouth Rural?

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

      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 Teignmouth Rural on a crime map?

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

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