Higher Compton & Mannamead vs Leigham & Mainstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Higher Compton & Mannamead Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Leigham & Mainstone Devon & Cornwall Police

      Higher Compton & Mannamead vs Leigham & Mainstone Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Higher Compton & Mannamead
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      3,284 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      13.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Leigham & Mainstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      391 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Higher Compton & Mannamead
      B Leigham & Mainstone
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,284
      391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,599
      403
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.8%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higher Compton & Mannamead
      B Leigham & Mainstone
      Violent Crime
      1,532 ↑10%
      125 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      371 ↓36%
      95 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      254 ↑12%
      20 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      112 ↓25%
      8 ↑14%
      Burglary
      93 ↑22%
      2 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      305 ↓21%
      45 ↓15%
      Drugs
      105 ↓46%
      29 ↑107%
      Public Order
      187 ↓9%
      14 ↓52%
      Robbery
      17 ↑13%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      152 ↓39%
      36 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓23%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      48 ↑60%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑33%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leigham & Mainstone is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Higher Compton & Mannamead safer than Leigham & Mainstone?

      Higher Compton & Mannamead has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,284 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigham & Mainstone has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 391 crimes. Leigham & Mainstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Higher Compton & Mannamead vs Leigham & Mainstone?

      Higher Compton & Mannamead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leigham & Mainstone shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Higher Compton & Mannamead and Leigham & Mainstone?

      In Higher Compton & Mannamead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,532 incidents). In Leigham & Mainstone, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higher Compton & Mannamead and Leigham & Mainstone?

      Higher Compton & Mannamead recorded 371 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigham & Mainstone recorded 95. 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 Higher Compton & Mannamead vs Leigham & Mainstone?

      Violent crime in Higher Compton & Mannamead totalled 1,532 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Leigham & Mainstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Higher Compton & Mannamead and Leigham & Mainstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higher Compton & Mannamead recorded 3,599 crimes (now 3,284, a change of -8.8%). Leigham & Mainstone recorded 403 crimes previously (now 391, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higher Compton & Mannamead and Leigham & Mainstone?

      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. Higher Compton & Mannamead has a resolution rate of 13.8% and Leigham & Mainstone has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higher Compton & Mannamead and Leigham & Mainstone?

      Higher Compton & Mannamead falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Leigham & Mainstone 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 Higher Compton & Mannamead and Leigham & Mainstone?

      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 Higher Compton & Mannamead or Leigham & Mainstone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higher Compton & Mannamead and Leigham & Mainstone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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