Eggbuckland vs Ottery Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Eggbuckland Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Ottery Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Eggbuckland vs Ottery Rural Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Eggbuckland
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      472 crimes / 12m
      ↑121.6% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Ottery Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,153 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.2% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eggbuckland
      B Ottery Rural
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      472
      1,153
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      213
      1,482
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑121.6%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eggbuckland
      B Ottery Rural
      Violent Crime
      232 ↑139%
      567 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑114%
      135 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑209%
      72 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑83%
      27 ↓16%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      36 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑78%
      125 ↓26%
      Drugs
      15 ↑25%
      30 ↓25%
      Public Order
      24 ↑85%
      74 ↓16%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑1700%
      23 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      16 ↑23%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      36 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eggbuckland safer than Ottery Rural?

      Eggbuckland has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 472 crimes in the last 12 months. Ottery Rural has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,153 crimes. Eggbuckland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eggbuckland vs Ottery Rural?

      Eggbuckland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +121.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ottery Rural shows -22.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eggbuckland and Ottery Rural?

      In Eggbuckland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (232 incidents). In Ottery Rural, it is Violent Crime (567 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eggbuckland and Ottery Rural?

      Eggbuckland recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ottery Rural recorded 135. 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 Eggbuckland vs Ottery Rural?

      Violent crime in Eggbuckland totalled 232 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 567 in Ottery Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eggbuckland and Ottery Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eggbuckland recorded 213 crimes (now 472, a change of +121.6%). Ottery Rural recorded 1,482 crimes previously (now 1,153, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eggbuckland and Ottery Rural?

      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. Eggbuckland has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Ottery Rural has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eggbuckland and Ottery Rural?

      Eggbuckland falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ottery Rural 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 Eggbuckland and Ottery Rural?

      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 Eggbuckland or Ottery Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eggbuckland and Ottery Rural. 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.