Ilfracombe East & Central vs St James

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
      2/100
      St James Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ilfracombe East & Central vs St James 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      St James
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,835 crimes / 12m
      ↑146% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilfracombe East & Central
      B St James
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,178
      1,835
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,213
      746
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↑146%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.9%
      23.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilfracombe East & Central
      B St James
      Violent Crime
      445 ↓5%
      717 ↑117%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      258 ↑19%
      272 ↑90%
      Other Theft
      78 ↑3%
      109 ↑173%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑200%
      46 ↑318%
      Burglary
      25 ↑0%
      63 ↑232%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑12%
      144 ↑129%
      Drugs
      25 ↑0%
      48 ↑55%
      Public Order
      76 ↓5%
      110 ↑214%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      17 ↑143%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↓41%
      185 ↑461%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑29%
      15 ↑36%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      38 ↑1800%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑88%
      23 ↑475%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓42%
      48 ↑182%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ilfracombe East & Central is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 2/100 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 St James?

      Ilfracombe East & Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,178 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,835 crimes. Ilfracombe East & Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. St James shows +146% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ilfracombe East & Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (445 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (717 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ilfracombe East & Central recorded 258 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James recorded 272. 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 St James?

      Violent crime in Ilfracombe East & Central totalled 445 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 717 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ilfracombe East & Central and St James 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%). St James recorded 746 crimes previously (now 1,835, +146%).

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

      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 St James has 23.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilfracombe East & Central and St James?

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

      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 St James on a crime map?

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

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