Dartmouth Town vs Kingsteignton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Dartmouth Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Kingsteignton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Dartmouth Town vs Kingsteignton Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dartmouth Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Kingsteignton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      422 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.6% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dartmouth Town
      B Kingsteignton
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      101
      422
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      220
      583
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓54.1%
      ↓27.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dartmouth Town
      B Kingsteignton
      Violent Crime
      38 ↓51%
      199 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓74%
      77 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓41%
      36 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↓61%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      10 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓52%
      37 ↓29%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      4 ↓75%
      Public Order
      7 ↓65%
      24 ↓25%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓48%
      13 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      8 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dartmouth Town is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 48/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dartmouth Town safer than Kingsteignton?

      Dartmouth Town has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 101 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsteignton has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 422 crimes. Dartmouth Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dartmouth Town vs Kingsteignton?

      Dartmouth Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -54.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsteignton shows -27.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dartmouth Town and Kingsteignton?

      In Dartmouth Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Kingsteignton, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dartmouth Town and Kingsteignton?

      Dartmouth Town recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsteignton recorded 77. 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 Dartmouth Town vs Kingsteignton?

      Violent crime in Dartmouth Town totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Kingsteignton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dartmouth Town and Kingsteignton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dartmouth Town recorded 220 crimes (now 101, a change of -54.1%). Kingsteignton recorded 583 crimes previously (now 422, -27.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dartmouth Town and Kingsteignton?

      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. Dartmouth Town has a resolution rate of 100% and Kingsteignton has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dartmouth Town and Kingsteignton?

      Dartmouth Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Kingsteignton 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 Dartmouth Town and Kingsteignton?

      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 Dartmouth Town or Kingsteignton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dartmouth Town and Kingsteignton. 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.