Dartmouth Townstal & Rural vs Watcombe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Dartmouth Townstal & Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Dartmouth Townstal & Rural vs Watcombe Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dartmouth Townstal & Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      586 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      9.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dartmouth Townstal & Rural
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      0
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓100%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dartmouth Townstal & Rural
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      0
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      0
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      0
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      0
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      0
      30 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      0
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dartmouth Townstal & Rural is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dartmouth Townstal & Rural safer than Watcombe?

      Dartmouth Townstal & Rural has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 0 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Dartmouth Townstal & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dartmouth Townstal & Rural vs Watcombe?

      Dartmouth Townstal & Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -100% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watcombe shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dartmouth Townstal & Rural and Watcombe?

      In Dartmouth Townstal & Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Vehicle Crime (0 incidents). In Watcombe, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dartmouth Townstal & Rural and Watcombe?

      Dartmouth Townstal & Rural recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watcombe recorded 78. 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 Dartmouth Townstal & Rural vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Dartmouth Townstal & Rural totalled 0 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Watcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dartmouth Townstal & Rural and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dartmouth Townstal & Rural recorded 1 crimes (now 0, a change of -100%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dartmouth Townstal & Rural and Watcombe?

      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. Dartmouth Townstal & Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dartmouth Townstal & Rural and Watcombe?

      Dartmouth Townstal & Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Watcombe 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 Dartmouth Townstal & Rural and Watcombe?

      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 Dartmouth Townstal & Rural or Watcombe on a crime map?

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

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