Illogan South vs Launceston Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Illogan South Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Launceston Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Illogan South vs Launceston Rural Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Illogan South
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      996 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Launceston Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      198 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Illogan South
      B Launceston Rural
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      996
      198
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,073
      230
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↓13.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Illogan South
      B Launceston Rural
      Violent Crime
      396 ↓14%
      94 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      159 ↓31%
      16 ↓58%
      Other Theft
      104 ↑121%
      23 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑88%
      9 ↑125%
      Burglary
      14 ↓13%
      5 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓11%
      12 ↓8%
      Drugs
      9 ↓64%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      54 ↑42%
      22 ↑29%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      1
      Shoplifting
      92 ↓19%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑100%
      2
      Other Crime
      26 ↑86%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Launceston Rural is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Illogan South safer than Launceston Rural?

      Illogan South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 996 crimes in the last 12 months. Launceston Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 198 crimes. Launceston Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Illogan South vs Launceston Rural?

      Illogan South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Launceston Rural shows -13.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Illogan South and Launceston Rural?

      In Illogan South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (396 incidents). In Launceston Rural, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Illogan South and Launceston Rural?

      Illogan South recorded 159 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Launceston Rural recorded 16. 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 South vs Launceston Rural?

      Violent crime in Illogan South totalled 396 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Launceston Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Illogan South and Launceston Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Illogan South recorded 1,073 crimes (now 996, a change of -7.2%). Launceston Rural recorded 230 crimes previously (now 198, -13.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Illogan South and Launceston Rural?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 26% and Launceston Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Illogan South and Launceston Rural?

      Illogan South falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Launceston Rural 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 South and Launceston Rural?

      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 South or Launceston Rural on a crime map?

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

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