Dawlish vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows

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
      5/100
      Shiphay-with-the-Willows Devon & Cornwall Police

      Dawlish vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows 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
      5/100
      High Crime
      Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      995 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      16.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dawlish
      B Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      860
      995
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      897
      935
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.1%
      ↑6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.2%
      16.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dawlish
      B Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      Violent Crime
      375 ↓4%
      429 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓24%
      94 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑10%
      49 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑6%
      17 ↓6%
      Burglary
      33 ↑83%
      20 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↓7%
      65 ↓19%
      Drugs
      26 ↑13%
      34 ↑48%
      Public Order
      52 ↑8%
      66 ↑83%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↑11%
      175 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      10 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓13%
      24 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dawlish is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dawlish safer than Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Dawlish has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 860 crimes in the last 12 months. Shiphay-with-the-Willows has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 995 crimes. Dawlish scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dawlish vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Dawlish shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shiphay-with-the-Willows shows +6.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dawlish and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      In Dawlish, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (375 incidents). In Shiphay-with-the-Willows, it is Violent Crime (429 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dawlish and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Dawlish recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shiphay-with-the-Willows recorded 94. 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 Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Violent crime in Dawlish totalled 375 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 429 in Shiphay-with-the-Willows. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dawlish and Shiphay-with-the-Willows 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%). Shiphay-with-the-Willows recorded 935 crimes previously (now 995, +6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dawlish and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      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 Shiphay-with-the-Willows has 16.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dawlish and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Dawlish falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Shiphay-with-the-Willows 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 Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      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 Shiphay-with-the-Willows on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dawlish and Shiphay-with-the-Willows. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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