Holsworthy Rural vs Watcombe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Holsworthy Rural vs Watcombe 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 Watcombe?
Holsworthy Rural has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 521 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Holsworthy Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Holsworthy Rural vs Watcombe?
Holsworthy Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watcombe shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Holsworthy Rural and Watcombe?
In Holsworthy Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Watcombe, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holsworthy Rural and Watcombe?
Holsworthy Rural recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watcombe recorded 78. 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 Watcombe?
Violent crime in Holsworthy Rural totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Watcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Holsworthy Rural and Watcombe 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%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holsworthy Rural and Watcombe?
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 Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Holsworthy Rural and Watcombe?
Holsworthy Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Watcombe 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 Watcombe?
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 Watcombe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holsworthy Rural and Watcombe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.