Crediton Town vs Perranporth

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
      28/100
      Perranporth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Town vs Perranporth 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
      28/100
      Below Average
      Perranporth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      521 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Town
      B Perranporth
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      715
      521
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      659
      505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.5%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Town
      B Perranporth
      Violent Crime
      302 ↑4%
      263 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓12%
      61 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓20%
      43 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      9 ↓18%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      11 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑4%
      74 ↑54%
      Drugs
      12 ↓43%
      8 ↓53%
      Public Order
      49 ↑20%
      31 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Shoplifting
      86 ↑161%
      8 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑125%
      2 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑47%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Perranporth is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 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 Perranporth?

      Crediton Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 715 crimes in the last 12 months. Perranporth has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 521 crimes. Perranporth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crediton Town vs Perranporth?

      Crediton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Perranporth shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crediton Town and Perranporth?

      In Crediton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (302 incidents). In Perranporth, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crediton Town and Perranporth?

      Crediton Town recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Perranporth recorded 61. 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 Perranporth?

      Violent crime in Crediton Town totalled 302 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Perranporth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Town and Perranporth 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%). Perranporth recorded 505 crimes previously (now 521, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crediton Town and Perranporth?

      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 Perranporth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crediton Town and Perranporth?

      Crediton Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Perranporth 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 Perranporth?

      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 Perranporth on a crime map?

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

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