Holsworthy Rural vs South Molton Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Holsworthy Rural vs South Molton Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holsworthy Rural safer than South Molton Rural?
Holsworthy Rural has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 521 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 Holsworthy Rural vs South Molton Rural?
Holsworthy Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — 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 Holsworthy Rural and South Molton Rural?
In Holsworthy Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 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 Holsworthy Rural and South Molton Rural?
Holsworthy Rural recorded 48 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 Holsworthy Rural vs South Molton Rural?
Violent crime in Holsworthy Rural totalled 266 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 Holsworthy Rural and South Molton Rural 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%). South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes previously (now 341, -20.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holsworthy Rural 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. Holsworthy Rural has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Holsworthy Rural and South Molton Rural?
Holsworthy Rural 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 Holsworthy Rural 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 Holsworthy Rural or South Molton Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holsworthy Rural and South Molton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.