Dawlish Rural vs Tavistock Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dawlish Rural vs Tavistock Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawlish Rural safer than Tavistock Town?
Dawlish Rural has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. Tavistock Town has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 678 crimes. Dawlish Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dawlish Rural vs Tavistock Town?
Dawlish Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tavistock Town shows -22.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dawlish Rural and Tavistock Town?
In Dawlish Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (231 incidents). In Tavistock Town, it is Violent Crime (303 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dawlish Rural and Tavistock Town?
Dawlish Rural recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tavistock Town recorded 105. 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 Dawlish Rural vs Tavistock Town?
Violent crime in Dawlish Rural totalled 231 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 303 in Tavistock Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dawlish Rural and Tavistock Town in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dawlish Rural recorded 413 crimes (now 473, a change of +14.5%). Tavistock Town recorded 878 crimes previously (now 678, -22.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dawlish Rural and Tavistock 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. Dawlish Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Tavistock Town has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dawlish Rural and Tavistock Town?
Dawlish Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Tavistock 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 Dawlish Rural and Tavistock 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 Dawlish Rural or Tavistock Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dawlish Rural and Tavistock Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.