Honicknowle vs Newton Abbot East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Honicknowle Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Newton Abbot East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Honicknowle vs Newton Abbot East Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Honicknowle
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,256 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.2% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Newton Abbot East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      852 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      16.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Honicknowle
      B Newton Abbot East
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,256
      852
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,100
      873
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.2%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      16.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Honicknowle
      B Newton Abbot East
      Violent Crime
      579 ↑22%
      431 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑2%
      94 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      59 ↓14%
      58 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓26%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      27 ↑23%
      31 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      126 ↑45%
      74 ↑0%
      Drugs
      27 ↓25%
      24 ↓4%
      Public Order
      87 ↑61%
      48 ↑9%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓28%
      36 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑50%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑22%
      19 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newton Abbot East is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Honicknowle safer than Newton Abbot East?

      Honicknowle has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,256 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Abbot East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 852 crimes. Newton Abbot East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Honicknowle vs Newton Abbot East?

      Honicknowle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newton Abbot East shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Honicknowle and Newton Abbot East?

      In Honicknowle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (579 incidents). In Newton Abbot East, it is Violent Crime (431 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Honicknowle and Newton Abbot East?

      Honicknowle recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Abbot East recorded 94. 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 Honicknowle vs Newton Abbot East?

      Violent crime in Honicknowle totalled 579 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 431 in Newton Abbot East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Honicknowle and Newton Abbot East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Honicknowle recorded 1,100 crimes (now 1,256, a change of +14.2%). Newton Abbot East recorded 873 crimes previously (now 852, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Honicknowle and Newton Abbot East?

      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. Honicknowle has a resolution rate of 17.1% and Newton Abbot East has 16.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Honicknowle and Newton Abbot East?

      Honicknowle falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Newton Abbot East 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 Honicknowle and Newton Abbot East?

      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 Honicknowle or Newton Abbot East on a crime map?

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

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