Greenbank & University vs South Molton Rural

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
      56/100
      South Molton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Greenbank & University vs South Molton Rural 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
      56/100
      Average
      South Molton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      341 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.1% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greenbank & University
      B South Molton Rural
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      11,437
      341
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,002
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓20.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenbank & University
      B South Molton Rural
      Violent Crime
      4,452 ↑1%
      149 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,970 ↓11%
      30 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      803 ↑9%
      46 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      304 ↓30%
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      249 ↓6%
      12 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      839 ↓16%
      37 ↑9%
      Drugs
      509 ↓15%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      722 ↑4%
      32 ↑68%
      Robbery
      101 ↑26%
      0
      Shoplifting
      991 ↓1%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      110 ↓20%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↓3%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      167 ↓8%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      157 ↓11%
      8 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Molton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenbank & University safer than South Molton Rural?

      Greenbank & University has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,437 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 341 crimes. South Molton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenbank & University vs South Molton Rural?

      Greenbank & University shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton Rural shows -20.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greenbank & University and South Molton Rural?

      In Greenbank & University, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,452 incidents). In South Molton Rural, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greenbank & University and South Molton Rural?

      Greenbank & University recorded 1,970 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton Rural recorded 30. 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 South Molton Rural?

      Violent crime in Greenbank & University totalled 4,452 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in South Molton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greenbank & University and South Molton Rural 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%). South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes previously (now 341, -20.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenbank & University and South Molton Rural?

      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 South Molton Rural has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenbank & University and South Molton Rural?

      Greenbank & University falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton Rural 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 South Molton Rural?

      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 South Molton Rural on a crime map?

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

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