Kingsteignton vs Ottery Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kingsteignton vs Ottery Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingsteignton safer than Ottery Rural?
Kingsteignton has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 574 crimes in the last 12 months. Ottery Rural has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,153 crimes. Kingsteignton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Kingsteignton vs Ottery Rural?
Kingsteignton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ottery Rural shows -22.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Kingsteignton and Ottery Rural?
In Kingsteignton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 incidents). In Ottery Rural, it is Violent Crime (567 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsteignton and Ottery Rural?
Kingsteignton recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ottery Rural recorded 135. 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 Kingsteignton vs Ottery Rural?
Violent crime in Kingsteignton totalled 247 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 567 in Ottery Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Kingsteignton and Ottery Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsteignton recorded 575 crimes (now 574, a change of -0.2%). Ottery Rural recorded 1,482 crimes previously (now 1,153, -22.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsteignton and Ottery Rural?
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. Kingsteignton has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Ottery Rural has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kingsteignton and Ottery Rural?
Kingsteignton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ottery Rural 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 Kingsteignton and Ottery Rural?
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 Kingsteignton or Ottery Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsteignton and Ottery Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.