Exmouth Littleham vs Penzance Town West

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
      2/100
      Penzance Town West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Exmouth Littleham vs Penzance Town West 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Penzance Town West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.2% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Exmouth Littleham
      B Penzance Town West
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      489
      1,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      502
      885
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.5%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Exmouth Littleham
      B Penzance Town West
      Violent Crime
      250 ↑21%
      400 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓43%
      265 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑20%
      77 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      18 ↑80%
      Burglary
      11 ↓48%
      15 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓23%
      110 ↑17%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      23 ↓32%
      Public Order
      33 ↑74%
      64 ↑49%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      7
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓35%
      85 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      11 ↑120%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      12 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Exmouth Littleham is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 2/100 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 Town West?

      Exmouth Littleham has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 489 crimes in the last 12 months. Penzance Town West has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,099 crimes. Exmouth Littleham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Exmouth Littleham vs Penzance Town West?

      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 Town West shows +24.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Town West?

      In Exmouth Littleham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (250 incidents). In Penzance Town West, it is Violent Crime (400 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Town West?

      Exmouth Littleham recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penzance Town West recorded 265. 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 Town West?

      Violent crime in Exmouth Littleham totalled 250 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 400 in Penzance Town West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Town West 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 Town West recorded 885 crimes previously (now 1,099, +24.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Town West?

      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 Town West has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Exmouth Littleham and Penzance Town West?

      Exmouth Littleham falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Penzance Town West 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 Town West?

      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 Town West on a crime map?

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

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