Ilfracombe West vs South Molton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ilfracombe West vs South Molton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ilfracombe West safer than South Molton?
Ilfracombe West has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 434 crimes. Ilfracombe West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ilfracombe West vs South Molton?
Ilfracombe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton shows +28% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ilfracombe West and South Molton?
In Ilfracombe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In South Molton, it is Violent Crime (204 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ilfracombe West and South Molton?
Ilfracombe West recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton recorded 59. 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 South Molton?
Violent crime in Ilfracombe West totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in South Molton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ilfracombe West and South Molton 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%). South Molton recorded 339 crimes previously (now 434, +28%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilfracombe West and South Molton?
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 South Molton has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ilfracombe West and South Molton?
Ilfracombe West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton 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 South Molton?
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 South Molton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ilfracombe West and South Molton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.