Ilfracombe East & Central vs Padstow & St Merryn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Ilfracombe East & Central Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Padstow & St Merryn Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ilfracombe East & Central vs Padstow & St Merryn 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
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Padstow & St Merryn
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      26 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.5% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilfracombe East & Central
      B Padstow & St Merryn
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,178
      26
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,213
      34
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓23.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilfracombe East & Central
      B Padstow & St Merryn
      Violent Crime
      445 ↓5%
      20 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      258 ↑19%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      78 ↑3%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      25 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑12%
      2 ↓33%
      Drugs
      25 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      76 ↓5%
      0
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      96 ↓41%
      0
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑88%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↓42%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Padstow & St Merryn is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilfracombe East & Central safer than Padstow & St Merryn?

      Ilfracombe East & Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,178 crimes in the last 12 months. Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 26 crimes. Padstow & St Merryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ilfracombe East & Central vs Padstow & St Merryn?

      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. Padstow & St Merryn shows -23.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ilfracombe East & Central and Padstow & St Merryn?

      In Ilfracombe East & Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (445 incidents). In Padstow & St Merryn, it is Violent Crime (20 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ilfracombe East & Central and Padstow & St Merryn?

      Ilfracombe East & Central recorded 258 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Padstow & St Merryn recorded 1. 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 Padstow & St Merryn?

      Violent crime in Ilfracombe East & Central totalled 445 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Padstow & St Merryn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ilfracombe East & Central and Padstow & St Merryn 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%). Padstow & St Merryn recorded 34 crimes previously (now 26, -23.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilfracombe East & Central and Padstow & St Merryn?

      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 Padstow & St Merryn has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilfracombe East & Central and Padstow & St Merryn?

      Ilfracombe East & Central falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Padstow & St Merryn 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 Padstow & St Merryn?

      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 Padstow & St Merryn on a crime map?

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