Holsworthy Rural vs St Columb Major

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Holsworthy Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      St Columb Major Devon & Cornwall Police

      Holsworthy Rural vs St Columb Major Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Holsworthy Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      521 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      St Columb Major
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      656 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holsworthy Rural
      B St Columb Major
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      521
      656
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      566
      681
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holsworthy Rural
      B St Columb Major
      Violent Crime
      266 ↓3%
      312 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓40%
      64 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑4%
      59 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑75%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      24 ↑4%
      18 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓4%
      65 ↑44%
      Drugs
      6 ↓71%
      14 ↑8%
      Public Order
      33 ↓13%
      31 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑31%
      54 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑15%
      19 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Holsworthy Rural is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holsworthy Rural safer than St Columb Major?

      Holsworthy Rural has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 521 crimes in the last 12 months. St Columb Major has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 656 crimes. Holsworthy Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holsworthy Rural vs St Columb Major?

      Holsworthy Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Columb Major shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holsworthy Rural and St Columb Major?

      In Holsworthy Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In St Columb Major, it is Violent Crime (312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holsworthy Rural and St Columb Major?

      Holsworthy Rural recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Columb Major recorded 64. 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 St Columb Major?

      Violent crime in Holsworthy Rural totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 312 in St Columb Major. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holsworthy Rural and St Columb Major 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%). St Columb Major recorded 681 crimes previously (now 656, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holsworthy Rural and St Columb Major?

      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 St Columb Major has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holsworthy Rural and St Columb Major?

      Holsworthy Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Columb Major 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 St Columb Major?

      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 St Columb Major on a crime map?

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

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