Dawlish vs Ilfracombe East & Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dawlish Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ilfracombe East & Central Devon & Cornwall Police

      Dawlish vs Ilfracombe East & Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dawlish
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      860 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      21.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ilfracombe East & Central
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,178 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      9.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dawlish
      B Ilfracombe East & Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      860
      1,178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      897
      1,213
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.1%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.2%
      9.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dawlish
      B Ilfracombe East & Central
      Violent Crime
      375 ↓4%
      445 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓24%
      258 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑10%
      78 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑6%
      18 ↑200%
      Burglary
      33 ↑83%
      25 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↓7%
      105 ↑12%
      Drugs
      26 ↑13%
      25 ↑0%
      Public Order
      52 ↑8%
      76 ↓5%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↑11%
      96 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      9 ↑29%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      15 ↑88%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓13%
      22 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dawlish is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dawlish safer than Ilfracombe East & Central?

      Dawlish has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 860 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilfracombe East & Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,178 crimes. Dawlish scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dawlish vs Ilfracombe East & Central?

      Dawlish shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ilfracombe East & Central shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dawlish and Ilfracombe East & Central?

      In Dawlish, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (375 incidents). In Ilfracombe East & Central, it is Violent Crime (445 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dawlish and Ilfracombe East & Central?

      Dawlish recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ilfracombe East & Central recorded 258. 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 Ilfracombe East & Central?

      Violent crime in Dawlish totalled 375 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 445 in Ilfracombe East & Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dawlish and Ilfracombe East & Central 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%). Ilfracombe East & Central recorded 1,213 crimes previously (now 1,178, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dawlish and Ilfracombe East & Central?

      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 Ilfracombe East & Central has 9.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dawlish and Ilfracombe East & Central?

      Dawlish falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ilfracombe East & Central 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 Ilfracombe East & Central?

      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 Ilfracombe East & Central on a crime map?

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

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