Devonport vs Newtown & St Leonards

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Devonport Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Newtown & St Leonards Devon & Cornwall Police

      Devonport vs Newtown & St Leonards Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Devonport
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,035 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.8% trend
      12.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newtown & St Leonards
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      8,836 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      20.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Devonport
      B Newtown & St Leonards
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,035
      8,836
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,425
      9,059
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.8%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.4%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Devonport
      B Newtown & St Leonards
      Violent Crime
      888 ↑54%
      3,182 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      295 ↑5%
      1,467 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      143 ↑79%
      483 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↑72%
      131 ↑27%
      Burglary
      38 ↑73%
      215 ↑39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      141 ↑21%
      588 ↓1%
      Drugs
      75 ↑19%
      252 ↓3%
      Public Order
      102 ↑26%
      546 ↑12%
      Robbery
      15 ↑25%
      84 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      167 ↑109%
      1,408 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      23 ↑156%
      78 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓17%
      179 ↑83%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑59%
      105 ↑15%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑21%
      118 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newtown & St Leonards is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Devonport safer than Newtown & St Leonards?

      Devonport has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,035 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown & St Leonards has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,836 crimes. Newtown & St Leonards scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Devonport vs Newtown & St Leonards?

      Devonport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newtown & St Leonards shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Devonport and Newtown & St Leonards?

      In Devonport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (888 incidents). In Newtown & St Leonards, it is Violent Crime (3,182 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devonport and Newtown & St Leonards?

      Devonport recorded 295 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtown & St Leonards recorded 1,467. 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 Devonport vs Newtown & St Leonards?

      Violent crime in Devonport totalled 888 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,182 in Newtown & St Leonards. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Devonport and Newtown & St Leonards in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Devonport recorded 1,425 crimes (now 2,035, a change of +42.8%). Newtown & St Leonards recorded 9,059 crimes previously (now 8,836, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devonport and Newtown & St Leonards?

      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. Devonport has a resolution rate of 12.4% and Newtown & St Leonards has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Devonport and Newtown & St Leonards?

      Devonport falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Newtown & St Leonards 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 Devonport and Newtown & St Leonards?

      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 Devonport or Newtown & St Leonards on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.