Greenbank & University vs Newton Abbot East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Greenbank & University Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Newton Abbot East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Greenbank & University vs Newton Abbot East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Greenbank & University
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      11,437 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Newton Abbot East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      852 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greenbank & University
      B Newton Abbot East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,437
      852
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,002
      873
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      16.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenbank & University
      B Newton Abbot East
      Violent Crime
      4,452 ↑1%
      431 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,970 ↓11%
      94 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      803 ↑9%
      58 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      304 ↓30%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      249 ↓6%
      31 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      839 ↓16%
      74 ↑0%
      Drugs
      509 ↓15%
      24 ↓4%
      Public Order
      722 ↑4%
      48 ↑9%
      Robbery
      101 ↑26%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      991 ↓1%
      36 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      110 ↓20%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↓3%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      167 ↓8%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      157 ↓11%
      19 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Greenbank & University is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenbank & University safer than Newton Abbot East?

      Greenbank & University has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,437 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Abbot East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 852 crimes. Greenbank & University scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenbank & University vs Newton Abbot East?

      Greenbank & University shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newton Abbot East shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greenbank & University and Newton Abbot East?

      In Greenbank & University, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,452 incidents). In Newton Abbot East, it is Violent Crime (431 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greenbank & University and Newton Abbot East?

      Greenbank & University recorded 1,970 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Abbot East recorded 94. 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 Greenbank & University vs Newton Abbot East?

      Violent crime in Greenbank & University totalled 4,452 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 431 in Newton Abbot East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greenbank & University and Newton Abbot East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenbank & University recorded 12,002 crimes (now 11,437, a change of -4.7%). Newton Abbot East recorded 873 crimes previously (now 852, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenbank & University and Newton Abbot 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. Greenbank & University has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Newton Abbot East has 16.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenbank & University and Newton Abbot East?

      Greenbank & University falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Newton Abbot 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 Greenbank & University and Newton Abbot 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 Greenbank & University or Newton Abbot East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greenbank & University and Newton Abbot 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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