Holsworthy Rural vs Okehampton Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Holsworthy Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Okehampton Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Holsworthy Rural vs Okehampton Town Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Holsworthy Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      521 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Okehampton Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      568 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holsworthy Rural
      B Okehampton Town
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      521
      568
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      566
      576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holsworthy Rural
      B Okehampton Town
      Violent Crime
      266 ↓3%
      276 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓40%
      72 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑4%
      29 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑75%
      19 ↑171%
      Burglary
      24 ↑4%
      13 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓4%
      54 ↑15%
      Drugs
      6 ↓71%
      14 ↓26%
      Public Order
      33 ↓13%
      40 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑31%
      29 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑15%
      11 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Holsworthy Rural is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holsworthy Rural safer than Okehampton Town?

      Holsworthy Rural has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 521 crimes in the last 12 months. Okehampton Town has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 568 crimes. Holsworthy Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holsworthy Rural vs Okehampton Town?

      Holsworthy Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Okehampton Town shows -1.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holsworthy Rural and Okehampton Town?

      In Holsworthy Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Okehampton Town, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holsworthy Rural and Okehampton Town?

      Holsworthy Rural recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Okehampton Town recorded 72. 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 Holsworthy Rural vs Okehampton Town?

      Violent crime in Holsworthy Rural totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Okehampton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holsworthy Rural and Okehampton Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holsworthy Rural recorded 566 crimes (now 521, a change of -8%). Okehampton Town recorded 576 crimes previously (now 568, -1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holsworthy Rural and Okehampton Town?

      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. Holsworthy Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Okehampton Town has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holsworthy Rural and Okehampton Town?

      Holsworthy Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Okehampton Town 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 Holsworthy Rural and Okehampton Town?

      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 Holsworthy Rural or Okehampton Town on a crime map?

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

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