Ilfracombe West vs Tavistock Rural West

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
      67/100
      Tavistock Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ilfracombe West vs Tavistock Rural West Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Ilfracombe West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Tavistock Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      179 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilfracombe West
      B Tavistock Rural West
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      229
      179
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      206
      195
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.2%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilfracombe West
      B Tavistock Rural West
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑11%
      96 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑0%
      26 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓19%
      15 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑33%
      11 ↓39%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      17 ↑6%
      14 ↓13%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1
      Theft from Person
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tavistock Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilfracombe West safer than Tavistock Rural West?

      Ilfracombe West has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Tavistock Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 179 crimes. Tavistock Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ilfracombe West vs Tavistock Rural West?

      Ilfracombe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tavistock Rural West shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ilfracombe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Tavistock Rural West, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ilfracombe West recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tavistock Rural West recorded 26. 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 Tavistock Rural West?

      Violent crime in Ilfracombe West totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Tavistock Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ilfracombe West and Tavistock Rural West 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%). Tavistock Rural West recorded 195 crimes previously (now 179, -8.2%).

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

      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 Tavistock Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilfracombe West and Tavistock Rural West?

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

      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 Tavistock Rural West on a crime map?

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

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