Heavitree & Polsloe vs Newquay Suburbs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Heavitree & Polsloe Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Newquay Suburbs Devon & Cornwall Police

      Heavitree & Polsloe vs Newquay Suburbs Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Heavitree & Polsloe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5,199 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      20.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Newquay Suburbs
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.3% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heavitree & Polsloe
      B Newquay Suburbs
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,199
      1,091
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,094
      1,303
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↓16.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.2%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heavitree & Polsloe
      B Newquay Suburbs
      Violent Crime
      2,127 ↑13%
      505 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      888 ↓6%
      140 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      295 ↓7%
      108 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      116 ↑26%
      38 ↑41%
      Burglary
      138 ↑23%
      21 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      443 ↓5%
      83 ↓10%
      Drugs
      127 ↓9%
      33 ↓51%
      Public Order
      327 ↑3%
      62 ↓3%
      Robbery
      52 ↑21%
      6
      Shoplifting
      391 ↓27%
      48 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓20%
      7 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      103 ↑102%
      5 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      66 ↑25%
      14 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      89 ↓3%
      21 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newquay Suburbs is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heavitree & Polsloe safer than Newquay Suburbs?

      Heavitree & Polsloe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,199 crimes in the last 12 months. Newquay Suburbs has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,091 crimes. Newquay Suburbs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heavitree & Polsloe vs Newquay Suburbs?

      Heavitree & Polsloe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newquay Suburbs shows -16.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heavitree & Polsloe and Newquay Suburbs?

      In Heavitree & Polsloe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,127 incidents). In Newquay Suburbs, it is Violent Crime (505 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heavitree & Polsloe and Newquay Suburbs?

      Heavitree & Polsloe recorded 888 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newquay Suburbs recorded 140. 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 Heavitree & Polsloe vs Newquay Suburbs?

      Violent crime in Heavitree & Polsloe totalled 2,127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 505 in Newquay Suburbs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heavitree & Polsloe and Newquay Suburbs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heavitree & Polsloe recorded 5,094 crimes (now 5,199, a change of +2.1%). Newquay Suburbs recorded 1,303 crimes previously (now 1,091, -16.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heavitree & Polsloe and Newquay Suburbs?

      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. Heavitree & Polsloe has a resolution rate of 20.2% and Newquay Suburbs has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heavitree & Polsloe and Newquay Suburbs?

      Heavitree & Polsloe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Newquay Suburbs 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 Heavitree & Polsloe and Newquay Suburbs?

      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 Heavitree & Polsloe or Newquay Suburbs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heavitree & Polsloe and Newquay Suburbs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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