Illogan North vs Watcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Illogan North Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Illogan North vs Watcombe Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Illogan North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      371 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      586 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      9.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Illogan North
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      371
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      384
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Illogan North
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      180 ↓2%
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓27%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑77%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑167%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      9 ↓10%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓9%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      11 ↑22%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      14 ↓44%
      30 ↑36%
      Robbery
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓8%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Illogan North is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Illogan North safer than Watcombe?

      Illogan North has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 371 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Illogan North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Illogan North vs Watcombe?

      Illogan North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watcombe shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Illogan North and Watcombe?

      In Illogan North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 incidents). In Watcombe, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Illogan North and Watcombe?

      Illogan North recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watcombe recorded 78. 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 Illogan North vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Illogan North totalled 180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Watcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Illogan North and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Illogan North recorded 384 crimes (now 371, a change of -3.4%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Illogan North and Watcombe?

      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. Illogan North has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Illogan North and Watcombe?

      Illogan North falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Watcombe 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 Illogan North and Watcombe?

      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 Illogan North or Watcombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Illogan North and Watcombe. 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.