Higher Compton & Mannamead vs Widewell

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
      49/100
      Widewell Devon & Cornwall Police

      Higher Compton & Mannamead vs Widewell Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Higher Compton & Mannamead
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      3,402 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      16.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Widewell
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Higher Compton & Mannamead
      B Widewell
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      3,402
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,588
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↑112.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.1%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higher Compton & Mannamead
      B Widewell
      Violent Crime
      1,512 ↑14%
      163 ↑163%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      442 ↓26%
      22 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      251 ↑5%
      18 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↓20%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      95 ↓8%
      9 ↑350%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↓25%
      27 ↑125%
      Drugs
      129 ↓30%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      200 ↑1%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      10 ↓55%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      189 ↓15%
      2
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓11%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑40%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑24%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑6%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      B Widewell is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 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 Widewell?

      Higher Compton & Mannamead has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,402 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewell has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Widewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Higher Compton & Mannamead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Widewell shows +112.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Higher Compton & Mannamead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,512 incidents). In Widewell, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Higher Compton & Mannamead recorded 442 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Widewell recorded 22. 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 Widewell?

      Violent crime in Higher Compton & Mannamead totalled 1,512 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Widewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higher Compton & Mannamead recorded 3,588 crimes (now 3,402, a change of -5.2%). Widewell recorded 132 crimes previously (now 281, +112.9%).

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

      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 16.1% and Widewell has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higher Compton & Mannamead and Widewell?

      Higher Compton & Mannamead falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Widewell 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 Widewell?

      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 Widewell on a crime map?

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

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