Kingskerswell & Rural vs Okehampton Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Kingskerswell & Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Okehampton Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Kingskerswell & Rural vs Okehampton Town Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Kingskerswell & Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Okehampton Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      568 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingskerswell & Rural
      B Okehampton Town
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      86
      568
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      90
      576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingskerswell & Rural
      B Okehampton Town
      Violent Crime
      40 ↑82%
      276 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓43%
      72 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑0%
      29 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓67%
      19 ↑171%
      Burglary
      2 ↓78%
      13 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑25%
      54 ↑15%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      14 ↓26%
      Public Order
      5 ↓29%
      40 ↑11%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      29 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      11 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingskerswell & Rural is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingskerswell & Rural safer than Okehampton Town?

      Kingskerswell & Rural has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Okehampton Town has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 568 crimes. Kingskerswell & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingskerswell & Rural vs Okehampton Town?

      Kingskerswell & Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Okehampton Town shows -1.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingskerswell & Rural and Okehampton Town?

      In Kingskerswell & Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Okehampton Town, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingskerswell & Rural and Okehampton Town?

      Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Okehampton Town recorded 72. 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 Kingskerswell & Rural vs Okehampton Town?

      Violent crime in Kingskerswell & Rural totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Okehampton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingskerswell & Rural and Okehampton Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 90 crimes (now 86, a change of -4.4%). Okehampton Town recorded 576 crimes previously (now 568, -1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingskerswell & Rural and Okehampton Town?

      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. Kingskerswell & Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Okehampton Town has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingskerswell & Rural and Okehampton Town?

      Kingskerswell & Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Okehampton Town 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 Kingskerswell & Rural and Okehampton Town?

      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 Kingskerswell & Rural or Okehampton Town on a crime map?

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

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