Ilfracombe West vs Southway

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
      2/100
      Southway Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ilfracombe West vs Southway Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Ilfracombe West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Southway
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      755 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.3% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilfracombe West
      B Southway
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      229
      755
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      206
      593
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.2%
      ↑27.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilfracombe West
      B Southway
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑11%
      403 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑0%
      109 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓19%
      35 ↑94%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      8 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑33%
      77 ↑26%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      13 ↓38%
      Public Order
      17 ↑6%
      38 ↓3%
      Robbery
      1
      4
      Shoplifting
      0
      15 ↑275%
      Theft from Person
      4
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      28 ↑180%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ilfracombe West is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilfracombe West safer than Southway?

      Ilfracombe West has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Southway has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 755 crimes. Ilfracombe West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ilfracombe West vs Southway?

      Ilfracombe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southway shows +27.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ilfracombe West and Southway?

      In Ilfracombe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Southway, it is Violent Crime (403 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ilfracombe West and Southway?

      Ilfracombe West recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southway recorded 109. 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 Southway?

      Violent crime in Ilfracombe West totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 403 in Southway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ilfracombe West and Southway 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%). Southway recorded 593 crimes previously (now 755, +27.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilfracombe West and Southway?

      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 Southway has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilfracombe West and Southway?

      Ilfracombe West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Southway 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 Southway?

      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 Southway on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ilfracombe West and Southway. 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.