Ivybridge Rural South vs Plymstock

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Ivybridge Rural South Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Plymstock Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ivybridge Rural South vs Plymstock Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Ivybridge Rural South
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      435 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Plymstock
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      504 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ivybridge Rural South
      B Plymstock
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      435
      504
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      440
      555
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ivybridge Rural South
      B Plymstock
      Violent Crime
      182 ↓4%
      203 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↑10%
      85 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓15%
      44 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑89%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      17 ↓19%
      8 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑25%
      49 ↓8%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↓21%
      Public Order
      38 ↑41%
      34 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      14 ↑100%
      34 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓23%
      13 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ivybridge Rural South safer than Plymstock?

      Ivybridge Rural South has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 435 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymstock has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 504 crimes. Ivybridge Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ivybridge Rural South vs Plymstock?

      Ivybridge Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plymstock shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ivybridge Rural South and Plymstock?

      In Ivybridge Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 incidents). In Plymstock, it is Violent Crime (203 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ivybridge Rural South and Plymstock?

      Ivybridge Rural South recorded 69 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymstock recorded 85. 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 Ivybridge Rural South vs Plymstock?

      Violent crime in Ivybridge Rural South totalled 182 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 203 in Plymstock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ivybridge Rural South and Plymstock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ivybridge Rural South recorded 440 crimes (now 435, a change of -1.1%). Plymstock recorded 555 crimes previously (now 504, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ivybridge Rural South and Plymstock?

      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. Ivybridge Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Plymstock has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ivybridge Rural South and Plymstock?

      Ivybridge Rural South falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Plymstock 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 Ivybridge Rural South and Plymstock?

      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 Ivybridge Rural South or Plymstock on a crime map?

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

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