Cullompton Outer & Bradninch vs South Molton Rural

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
      56/100
      South Molton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch vs South Molton Rural 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
      56/100
      Average
      South Molton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      341 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.1% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cullompton Outer & Bradninch
      B South Molton Rural
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      329
      341
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      318
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.5%
      ↓20.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cullompton Outer & Bradninch
      B South Molton Rural
      Violent Crime
      119 ↓13%
      149 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓42%
      30 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓22%
      46 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      12 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑33%
      37 ↑9%
      Drugs
      11 ↑10%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      25 ↑47%
      32 ↑68%
      Shoplifting
      72 ↑140%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      8 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cullompton Outer & Bradninch is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cullompton Outer & Bradninch safer than South Molton Rural?

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 329 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 341 crimes. Cullompton Outer & Bradninch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch vs South Molton Rural?

      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. South Molton Rural shows -20.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and South Molton Rural?

      In Cullompton Outer & Bradninch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (119 incidents). In South Molton Rural, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and South Molton Rural?

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton Rural recorded 30. 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 South Molton Rural?

      Violent crime in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch totalled 119 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in South Molton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and South Molton Rural 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%). South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes previously (now 341, -20.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and South Molton 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. Cullompton Outer & Bradninch has a resolution rate of 25% and South Molton Rural has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and South Molton Rural?

      Cullompton Outer & Bradninch falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton 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 Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and South Molton 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 Cullompton Outer & Bradninch or South Molton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cullompton Outer & Bradninch and South Molton Rural. 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.