Crediton Town vs Ottery St Mary Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Crediton Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Ottery St Mary Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Town vs Ottery St Mary Town Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Crediton Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      715 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Ottery St Mary Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Town
      B Ottery St Mary Town
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      715
      280
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      659
      248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.5%
      ↑12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Town
      B Ottery St Mary Town
      Violent Crime
      302 ↑4%
      141 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓12%
      38 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓20%
      13 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑4%
      27 ↑29%
      Drugs
      12 ↓43%
      13 ↑225%
      Public Order
      49 ↑20%
      13 ↓32%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      86 ↑161%
      11 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑125%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑47%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ottery St Mary Town is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crediton Town safer than Ottery St Mary Town?

      Crediton Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 715 crimes in the last 12 months. Ottery St Mary Town has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 280 crimes. Ottery St Mary Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crediton Town vs Ottery St Mary Town?

      Crediton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ottery St Mary Town shows +12.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crediton Town and Ottery St Mary Town?

      In Crediton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (302 incidents). In Ottery St Mary Town, it is Violent Crime (141 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crediton Town and Ottery St Mary Town?

      Crediton Town recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ottery St Mary Town recorded 38. 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 Town vs Ottery St Mary Town?

      Violent crime in Crediton Town totalled 302 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 141 in Ottery St Mary Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Town and Ottery St Mary Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crediton Town recorded 659 crimes (now 715, a change of +8.5%). Ottery St Mary Town recorded 248 crimes previously (now 280, +12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crediton Town and Ottery St Mary 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 Town has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Ottery St Mary Town has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crediton Town and Ottery St Mary Town?

      Crediton Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ottery St Mary 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 Town and Ottery St Mary 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 Town or Ottery St Mary Town on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.