Kingskerswell & Rural vs Kingsteignton

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
      38/100
      Kingsteignton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Kingskerswell & Rural vs Kingsteignton Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Kingskerswell & Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Kingsteignton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      500 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      13.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingskerswell & Rural
      B Kingsteignton
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      84
      500
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      88
      573
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.6%
      ↓12.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      13.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingskerswell & Rural
      B Kingsteignton
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑95%
      237 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↓68%
      94 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓30%
      41 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      3 ↓67%
      11 ↓66%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑83%
      38 ↓36%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↓70%
      Public Order
      5 ↓29%
      29 ↓3%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      15 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      10 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingskerswell & Rural safer than Kingsteignton?

      Kingskerswell & Rural has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 84 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsteignton has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 500 crimes. Kingskerswell & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingskerswell & Rural vs Kingsteignton?

      Kingskerswell & Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsteignton shows -12.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kingskerswell & Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Kingsteignton, it is Violent Crime (237 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsteignton recorded 94. 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 Kingsteignton?

      Violent crime in Kingskerswell & Rural totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 237 in Kingsteignton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 88 crimes (now 84, a change of -4.6%). Kingsteignton recorded 573 crimes previously (now 500, -12.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingskerswell & Rural 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. Kingskerswell & Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Kingsteignton has 13.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingskerswell & Rural and Kingsteignton?

      Kingskerswell & Rural 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 Kingskerswell & Rural 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 Kingskerswell & Rural or Kingsteignton on a crime map?

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

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