Exeter City Centre vs St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Exeter City Centre Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Exeter City Centre vs St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Exeter City Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      4,060 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      21% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,261 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      18% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Exeter City Centre
      B St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,060
      2,261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,483
      2,363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21%
      18%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Exeter City Centre
      B St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton
      Violent Crime
      1,493 ↑29%
      1,107 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      685 ↑0%
      284 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      224 ↑19%
      110 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑253%
      74 ↑48%
      Burglary
      116 ↑222%
      57 ↑119%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      272 ↑51%
      218 ↓15%
      Drugs
      124 ↑20%
      69 ↓31%
      Public Order
      260 ↑16%
      156 ↑3%
      Robbery
      43 ↑48%
      13 ↑117%
      Shoplifting
      548 ↓21%
      80 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      50 ↑2%
      2 ↓82%
      Bicycle Theft
      93 ↑90%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑32%
      31 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑55%
      58 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Exeter City Centre safer than St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton?

      Exeter City Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,060 crimes in the last 12 months. St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,261 crimes. St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Exeter City Centre vs St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton?

      Exeter City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Exeter City Centre and St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton?

      In Exeter City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,493 incidents). In St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton, it is Violent Crime (1,107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Exeter City Centre and St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton?

      Exeter City Centre recorded 685 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton recorded 284. 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 Exeter City Centre vs St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton?

      Violent crime in Exeter City Centre totalled 1,493 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,107 in St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Exeter City Centre and St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Exeter City Centre recorded 3,483 crimes (now 4,060, a change of +16.6%). St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton recorded 2,363 crimes previously (now 2,261, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Exeter City Centre and St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton?

      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. Exeter City Centre has a resolution rate of 21% and St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton has 18%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Exeter City Centre and St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton?

      Exeter City Centre falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton 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 Exeter City Centre and St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton?

      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 Exeter City Centre or St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Exeter City Centre and St Budeaux & Kings Tamerton. 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.