Goodrington-with-Roselands vs South Molton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Goodrington-with-Roselands Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      South Molton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Goodrington-with-Roselands vs South Molton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Goodrington-with-Roselands
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      858 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.7% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      South Molton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      434 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Goodrington-with-Roselands
      B South Molton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      858
      434
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      593
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑44.7%
      ↑28%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Goodrington-with-Roselands
      B South Molton
      Violent Crime
      346 ↑75%
      204 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↑27%
      59 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑51%
      28 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓5%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↑47%
      33 ↓3%
      Drugs
      20 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      48 ↑100%
      30 ↑67%
      Robbery
      7 ↑600%
      6
      Shoplifting
      81 ↓9%
      21 ↑133%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑133%
      5 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Molton is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Goodrington-with-Roselands safer than South Molton?

      Goodrington-with-Roselands has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 858 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 434 crimes. South Molton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Goodrington-with-Roselands vs South Molton?

      Goodrington-with-Roselands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +44.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton shows +28% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Goodrington-with-Roselands and South Molton?

      In Goodrington-with-Roselands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (346 incidents). In South Molton, it is Violent Crime (204 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Goodrington-with-Roselands and South Molton?

      Goodrington-with-Roselands recorded 128 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton recorded 59. 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 Goodrington-with-Roselands vs South Molton?

      Violent crime in Goodrington-with-Roselands totalled 346 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in South Molton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Goodrington-with-Roselands and South Molton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Goodrington-with-Roselands recorded 593 crimes (now 858, a change of +44.7%). South Molton recorded 339 crimes previously (now 434, +28%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Goodrington-with-Roselands and South Molton?

      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. Goodrington-with-Roselands has a resolution rate of 15.8% and South Molton has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Goodrington-with-Roselands and South Molton?

      Goodrington-with-Roselands falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton 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 Goodrington-with-Roselands and South Molton?

      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 Goodrington-with-Roselands or South Molton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Goodrington-with-Roselands and South Molton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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