Exmouth Littleham vs Penzance Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Exmouth Littleham Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Penzance Rural East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Exmouth Littleham vs Penzance Rural East Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Exmouth Littleham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      489 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      4.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Penzance Rural East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      622 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Exmouth Littleham
      B Penzance Rural East
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      489
      622
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      502
      562
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.5%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Exmouth Littleham
      B Penzance Rural East
      Violent Crime
      250 ↑21%
      299 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓43%
      92 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑20%
      35 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      12 ↓14%
      Burglary
      11 ↓48%
      10 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓23%
      56 ↓23%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      17 ↑70%
      Public Order
      33 ↑74%
      30 ↓19%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      3
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓35%
      25 ↑56%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      21 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Exmouth Littleham is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Exmouth Littleham safer than Penzance Rural East?

      Exmouth Littleham has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 489 crimes in the last 12 months. Penzance Rural East has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 622 crimes. Exmouth Littleham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Exmouth Littleham vs Penzance Rural East?

      Exmouth Littleham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penzance Rural East shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Rural East?

      In Exmouth Littleham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (250 incidents). In Penzance Rural East, it is Violent Crime (299 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Rural East?

      Exmouth Littleham recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penzance Rural East recorded 92. 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 Littleham vs Penzance Rural East?

      Violent crime in Exmouth Littleham totalled 250 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 299 in Penzance Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Exmouth Littleham recorded 502 crimes (now 489, a change of -2.6%). Penzance Rural East recorded 562 crimes previously (now 622, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Rural East?

      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 Littleham has a resolution rate of 4.5% and Penzance Rural East has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Rural East?

      Exmouth Littleham falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Penzance Rural East 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 Littleham and Penzance Rural East?

      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 Littleham or Penzance Rural East on a crime map?

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

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