Ilfracombe West vs Lipson & Laira

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Ilfracombe West Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Lipson & Laira Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ilfracombe West vs Lipson & Laira Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Ilfracombe West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Lipson & Laira
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      3,173 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.5% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilfracombe West
      B Lipson & Laira
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      229
      3,173
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      206
      3,469
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.2%
      ↓8.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilfracombe West
      B Lipson & Laira
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑11%
      1,420 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑0%
      398 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓19%
      226 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      128 ↓26%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      70 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑33%
      291 ↓29%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      136 ↓38%
      Public Order
      17 ↑6%
      178 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      11 ↓31%
      Shoplifting
      0
      151 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      4
      24 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      14 ↑27%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      52 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      74 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilfracombe West safer than Lipson & Laira?

      Ilfracombe West has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Lipson & Laira has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,173 crimes. Ilfracombe West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ilfracombe West vs Lipson & Laira?

      Ilfracombe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lipson & Laira shows -8.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ilfracombe West and Lipson & Laira?

      In Ilfracombe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Lipson & Laira, it is Violent Crime (1,420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ilfracombe West and Lipson & Laira?

      Ilfracombe West recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lipson & Laira recorded 398. 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 West vs Lipson & Laira?

      Violent crime in Ilfracombe West totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,420 in Lipson & Laira. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ilfracombe West and Lipson & Laira in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ilfracombe West recorded 206 crimes (now 229, a change of +11.2%). Lipson & Laira recorded 3,469 crimes previously (now 3,173, -8.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilfracombe West and Lipson & Laira?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 0% and Lipson & Laira has 17.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilfracombe West and Lipson & Laira?

      Ilfracombe West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Lipson & Laira 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 West and Lipson & Laira?

      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 West or Lipson & Laira on a crime map?

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

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