Ellacombe vs Kingskerswell & Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Ellacombe Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Kingskerswell & Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ellacombe vs Kingskerswell & Rural Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Ellacombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,436 crimes / 12m
      ↑154.6% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Kingskerswell & Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ellacombe
      B Kingskerswell & Rural
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,436
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      957
      88
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑154.6%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ellacombe
      B Kingskerswell & Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,089 ↑181%
      43 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      366 ↑144%
      7 ↓68%
      Other Theft
      170 ↑150%
      7 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↑104%
      2 ↓60%
      Burglary
      54 ↑200%
      3 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      200 ↑122%
      11 ↑83%
      Drugs
      76 ↑41%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      134 ↑212%
      5 ↓29%
      Robbery
      24 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      170 ↑118%
      2 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      26 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑520%
      0
      Other Crime
      37 ↑95%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingskerswell & Rural is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ellacombe safer than Kingskerswell & Rural?

      Ellacombe has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,436 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingskerswell & Rural has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 84 crimes. Kingskerswell & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ellacombe vs Kingskerswell & Rural?

      Ellacombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +154.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingskerswell & Rural shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ellacombe and Kingskerswell & Rural?

      In Ellacombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,089 incidents). In Kingskerswell & Rural, it is Violent Crime (43 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ellacombe and Kingskerswell & Rural?

      Ellacombe recorded 366 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 7. 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 Ellacombe vs Kingskerswell & Rural?

      Violent crime in Ellacombe totalled 1,089 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 43 in Kingskerswell & Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ellacombe and Kingskerswell & Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ellacombe recorded 957 crimes (now 2,436, a change of +154.6%). Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 88 crimes previously (now 84, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ellacombe and Kingskerswell & 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. Ellacombe has a resolution rate of 20.4% and Kingskerswell & Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ellacombe and Kingskerswell & Rural?

      Ellacombe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Kingskerswell & 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 Ellacombe and Kingskerswell & 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 Ellacombe or Kingskerswell & Rural on a crime map?

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

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