Honiton Town vs Kingsteignton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Honiton Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Kingsteignton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Honiton Town vs Kingsteignton Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Honiton Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      604 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.9% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Kingsteignton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      574 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Honiton Town
      B Kingsteignton
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      604
      574
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      727
      575
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.9%
      ↓0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      17.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Honiton Town
      B Kingsteignton
      Violent Crime
      285 ↓9%
      247 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↓47%
      126 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑62%
      44 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓33%
      11 ↓35%
      Burglary
      10 ↓57%
      16 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓18%
      45 ↓26%
      Drugs
      17 ↑13%
      9 ↓57%
      Public Order
      42 ↓9%
      32 ↑19%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓44%
      21 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑6%
      11 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsteignton is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Honiton Town safer than Kingsteignton?

      Honiton Town has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 604 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsteignton has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 574 crimes. Kingsteignton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Honiton Town vs Kingsteignton?

      Honiton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsteignton shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Honiton Town and Kingsteignton?

      In Honiton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (285 incidents). In Kingsteignton, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Honiton Town and Kingsteignton?

      Honiton Town recorded 69 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsteignton recorded 126. 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 Town vs Kingsteignton?

      Violent crime in Honiton Town totalled 285 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Kingsteignton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Honiton Town and Kingsteignton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Honiton Town recorded 727 crimes (now 604, a change of -16.9%). Kingsteignton recorded 575 crimes previously (now 574, -0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Honiton Town and Kingsteignton?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 14.8% and Kingsteignton has 17.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Honiton Town and Kingsteignton?

      Honiton Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Kingsteignton 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 Town and Kingsteignton?

      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 Town or Kingsteignton on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.