Cullompton Outer & Bradninch vs Padstow & St Merryn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Cullompton Outer & Bradninch Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Padstow & St Merryn Devon & Cornwall Police

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch vs Padstow & St Merryn Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      329 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Padstow & St Merryn
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      26 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cullompton Outer & Bradninch
      B Padstow & St Merryn
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      329
      26
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      318
      34
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.5%
      ↓23.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cullompton Outer & Bradninch
      B Padstow & St Merryn
      Violent Crime
      119 ↓13%
      20 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓42%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓22%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑33%
      2 ↓33%
      Drugs
      11 ↑10%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      25 ↑47%
      0
      Shoplifting
      72 ↑140%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Padstow & St Merryn is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cullompton Outer & Bradninch safer than Padstow & St Merryn?

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 329 crimes in the last 12 months. Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 26 crimes. Padstow & St Merryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch vs Padstow & St Merryn?

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Padstow & St Merryn shows -23.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and Padstow & St Merryn?

      In Cullompton Outer & Bradninch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (119 incidents). In Padstow & St Merryn, it is Violent Crime (20 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and Padstow & St Merryn?

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Padstow & St Merryn recorded 1. 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 Cullompton Outer & Bradninch vs Padstow & St Merryn?

      Violent crime in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch totalled 119 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Padstow & St Merryn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and Padstow & St Merryn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cullompton Outer & Bradninch recorded 318 crimes (now 329, a change of +3.5%). Padstow & St Merryn recorded 34 crimes previously (now 26, -23.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and Padstow & St Merryn?

      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. Cullompton Outer & Bradninch has a resolution rate of 25% and Padstow & St Merryn has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and Padstow & St Merryn?

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Padstow & St Merryn 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 Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and Padstow & St Merryn?

      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 Cullompton Outer & Bradninch or Padstow & St Merryn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and Padstow & St Merryn. 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.