Kingsbridge vs Salcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Kingsbridge Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Salcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Kingsbridge vs Salcombe Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Kingsbridge
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      492 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Salcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      151 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsbridge
      B Salcombe
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      492
      151
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      445
      184
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.6%
      ↓17.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsbridge
      B Salcombe
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑22%
      62 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑2%
      20 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑25%
      17 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      19 ↑36%
      12 ↑71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓8%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      12 ↓33%
      1
      Public Order
      33 ↑50%
      11 ↓35%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑12%
      2 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      2
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Salcombe is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsbridge safer than Salcombe?

      Kingsbridge has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 492 crimes in the last 12 months. Salcombe has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 151 crimes. Salcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsbridge vs Salcombe?

      Kingsbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Salcombe shows -17.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsbridge and Salcombe?

      In Kingsbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Salcombe, it is Violent Crime (62 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsbridge and Salcombe?

      Kingsbridge recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salcombe recorded 20. 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 Kingsbridge vs Salcombe?

      Violent crime in Kingsbridge totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 62 in Salcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingsbridge and Salcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsbridge recorded 445 crimes (now 492, a change of +10.6%). Salcombe recorded 184 crimes previously (now 151, -17.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsbridge and Salcombe?

      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. Kingsbridge has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Salcombe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsbridge and Salcombe?

      Kingsbridge falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Salcombe 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 Kingsbridge and Salcombe?

      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 Kingsbridge or Salcombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsbridge and Salcombe. 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.