Ilfracombe East & Central vs Launceston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Ilfracombe East & Central Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Launceston Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ilfracombe East & Central vs Launceston Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ilfracombe East & Central
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,178 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      9.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Launceston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      788 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilfracombe East & Central
      B Launceston
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,178
      788
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,213
      953
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓17.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilfracombe East & Central
      B Launceston
      Violent Crime
      445 ↓5%
      400 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      258 ↑19%
      94 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      78 ↑3%
      58 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑200%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      25 ↑0%
      30 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑12%
      74 ↑14%
      Drugs
      25 ↑0%
      12 ↓50%
      Public Order
      76 ↓5%
      50 ↓32%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↓41%
      29 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑29%
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑88%
      8 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓42%
      15 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Launceston is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilfracombe East & Central safer than Launceston?

      Ilfracombe East & Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,178 crimes in the last 12 months. Launceston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 788 crimes. Launceston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ilfracombe East & Central vs Launceston?

      Ilfracombe East & Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Launceston shows -17.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ilfracombe East & Central and Launceston?

      In Ilfracombe East & Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (445 incidents). In Launceston, it is Violent Crime (400 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ilfracombe East & Central and Launceston?

      Ilfracombe East & Central recorded 258 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Launceston 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 Ilfracombe East & Central vs Launceston?

      Violent crime in Ilfracombe East & Central totalled 445 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 400 in Launceston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ilfracombe East & Central and Launceston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ilfracombe East & Central recorded 1,213 crimes (now 1,178, a change of -2.9%). Launceston recorded 953 crimes previously (now 788, -17.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilfracombe East & Central and Launceston?

      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. Ilfracombe East & Central has a resolution rate of 9.9% and Launceston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilfracombe East & Central and Launceston?

      Ilfracombe East & Central falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Launceston 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 Ilfracombe East & Central and Launceston?

      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 Ilfracombe East & Central or Launceston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ilfracombe East & Central and Launceston. 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.