Honiton Rural vs Watcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Honiton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Honiton Rural vs Watcombe Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Honiton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      586 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      9.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Honiton Rural
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      207
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      259
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.1%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Honiton Rural
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      96 ↓14%
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓52%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑21%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑0%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      9 ↓44%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑35%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      7 ↓65%
      30 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      0
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓29%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Honiton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Honiton Rural safer than Watcombe?

      Honiton Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 207 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Honiton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Honiton Rural vs Watcombe?

      Honiton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.1% — 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 Honiton Rural and Watcombe?

      In Honiton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 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 Honiton Rural and Watcombe?

      Honiton Rural recorded 16 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 Honiton Rural vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Honiton Rural totalled 96 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 Honiton Rural and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Honiton Rural recorded 259 crimes (now 207, a change of -20.1%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Honiton 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. Honiton 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 Honiton Rural and Watcombe?

      Honiton 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 Honiton 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 Honiton Rural or Watcombe on a crime map?

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

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