Goosewell vs Okehampton Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Goosewell Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Okehampton Rural East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Goosewell vs Okehampton Rural East Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Goosewell
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↑58.1% trend
      8.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Okehampton Rural East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Goosewell
      B Okehampton Rural East
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      234
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      148
      287
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58.1%
      ↓19.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Goosewell
      B Okehampton Rural East
      Violent Crime
      118 ↑71%
      122 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑14%
      19 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑42%
      19 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      6
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      8 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      27 ↑13%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      23 ↑53%
      13 ↓7%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      5
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Okehampton Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 56/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Goosewell safer than Okehampton Rural East?

      Goosewell has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 234 crimes in the last 12 months. Okehampton Rural East has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 230 crimes. Okehampton Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Goosewell vs Okehampton Rural East?

      Goosewell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Okehampton Rural East shows -19.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Goosewell and Okehampton Rural East?

      In Goosewell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (118 incidents). In Okehampton Rural East, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Goosewell and Okehampton Rural East?

      Goosewell recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Okehampton Rural East recorded 19. 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 Goosewell vs Okehampton Rural East?

      Violent crime in Goosewell totalled 118 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Okehampton Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Goosewell and Okehampton Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Goosewell recorded 148 crimes (now 234, a change of +58.1%). Okehampton Rural East recorded 287 crimes previously (now 230, -19.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Goosewell and Okehampton 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. Goosewell has a resolution rate of 8.9% and Okehampton Rural East has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Goosewell and Okehampton Rural East?

      Goosewell falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Okehampton 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 Goosewell and Okehampton 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 Goosewell or Okehampton Rural East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Goosewell and Okehampton 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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