Devonport vs Porthleven & Helston North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Devonport Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Porthleven & Helston North Devon & Cornwall Police

      Devonport vs Porthleven & Helston North Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Devonport
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      3,580 crimes / 12m
      ↑139.8% trend
      16.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Porthleven & Helston North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      9 crimes / 12m
      ↓55% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Devonport
      B Porthleven & Helston North
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,580
      9
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,493
      20
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑139.8%
      ↓55%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Devonport
      B Porthleven & Helston North
      Violent Crime
      1,440 ↑137%
      2 ↓85%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      498 ↑75%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      261 ↑207%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      87 ↑164%
      1
      Burglary
      55 ↑206%
      3
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      304 ↑207%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      93 ↑39%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      192 ↑121%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      38 ↑192%
      0
      Shoplifting
      421 ↑254%
      0
      Theft from Person
      39 ↑333%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      80 ↑208%
      0
      Other Crime
      58 ↑53%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthleven & Helston North is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Devonport safer than Porthleven & Helston North?

      Devonport has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,580 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthleven & Helston North has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 9 crimes. Porthleven & Helston North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Devonport vs Porthleven & Helston North?

      Devonport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +139.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthleven & Helston North shows -55% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Devonport and Porthleven & Helston North?

      In Devonport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,440 incidents). In Porthleven & Helston North, it is Burglary (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Devonport and Porthleven & Helston North?

      Devonport recorded 498 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthleven & Helston North recorded 1. 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 Porthleven & Helston North?

      Violent crime in Devonport totalled 1,440 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Porthleven & Helston North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Devonport and Porthleven & Helston North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Devonport recorded 1,493 crimes (now 3,580, a change of +139.8%). Porthleven & Helston North recorded 20 crimes previously (now 9, -55%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Devonport and Porthleven & Helston North?

      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 16.2% and Porthleven & Helston North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Devonport and Porthleven & Helston North?

      Devonport falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Porthleven & Helston North 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 Porthleven & Helston North?

      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 Porthleven & Helston North on a crime map?

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

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