Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe vs Leigham & Mainstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Leigham & Mainstone Devon & Cornwall Police

      Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe vs Leigham & Mainstone Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,372 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leigham & Mainstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,032 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe
      B Leigham & Mainstone
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,372
      1,032
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,419
      1,168
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe
      B Leigham & Mainstone
      Violent Crime
      642 ↑8%
      427 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      201 ↓20%
      151 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓3%
      74 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓44%
      15 ↓42%
      Burglary
      25 ↓36%
      9 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      131 ↑15%
      80 ↓35%
      Drugs
      42 ↓18%
      31 ↓45%
      Public Order
      89 ↑1%
      62 ↓10%
      Robbery
      10 ↑400%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      81 ↓8%
      141 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓67%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓8%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑17%
      12 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓42%
      17 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leigham & Mainstone is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe safer than Leigham & Mainstone?

      Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,372 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigham & Mainstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,032 crimes. Leigham & Mainstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe vs Leigham & Mainstone?

      Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leigham & Mainstone shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe and Leigham & Mainstone?

      In Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (642 incidents). In Leigham & Mainstone, it is Violent Crime (427 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe and Leigham & Mainstone?

      Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe recorded 201 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigham & Mainstone recorded 151. 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 Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe vs Leigham & Mainstone?

      Violent crime in Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe totalled 642 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 427 in Leigham & Mainstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe and Leigham & Mainstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe recorded 1,419 crimes (now 1,372, a change of -3.3%). Leigham & Mainstone recorded 1,168 crimes previously (now 1,032, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe and Leigham & Mainstone?

      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. Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe has a resolution rate of 20% and Leigham & Mainstone has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe and Leigham & Mainstone?

      Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Leigham & Mainstone 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 Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe and Leigham & Mainstone?

      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 Exmouth Halsdon & Withycombe or Leigham & Mainstone on a crime map?

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

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