Dawlish vs Ford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dawlish vs Ford 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 safer than Ford?
Dawlish has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 860 crimes in the last 12 months. Ford has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) with 1,162 crimes. Dawlish scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dawlish vs Ford?
Dawlish shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ford shows +123% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dawlish and Ford?
In Dawlish, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (375 incidents). In Ford, it is Violent Crime (555 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dawlish and Ford?
Dawlish recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ford recorded 131. 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 vs Ford?
Violent crime in Dawlish totalled 375 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 555 in Ford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dawlish and Ford in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dawlish recorded 897 crimes (now 860, a change of -4.1%). Ford recorded 521 crimes previously (now 1,162, +123%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dawlish and Ford?
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 has a resolution rate of 21.2% and Ford has 14.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dawlish and Ford?
Dawlish falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ford 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 and Ford?
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 or Ford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dawlish and Ford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.