Kingsteignton vs Plymouth City Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Kingsteignton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Plymouth City Centre Devon & Cornwall Police

      Kingsteignton vs Plymouth City Centre Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Kingsteignton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      574 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Plymouth City Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5,922 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsteignton
      B Plymouth City Centre
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      574
      5,922
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      575
      5,081
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsteignton
      B Plymouth City Centre
      Violent Crime
      247 ↑11%
      2,205 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↑21%
      1,125 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑19%
      398 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓35%
      107 ↓11%
      Burglary
      16 ↓45%
      94 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓26%
      341 ↑0%
      Drugs
      9 ↓57%
      264 ↑17%
      Public Order
      32 ↑19%
      421 ↑32%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      61 ↑110%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓22%
      643 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      71 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      32 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      84 ↑2%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓39%
      76 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsteignton is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsteignton safer than Plymouth City Centre?

      Kingsteignton has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 574 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymouth City Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 5,922 crimes. Kingsteignton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsteignton vs Plymouth City Centre?

      Kingsteignton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plymouth City Centre shows +16.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsteignton and Plymouth City Centre?

      In Kingsteignton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 incidents). In Plymouth City Centre, it is Violent Crime (2,205 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsteignton and Plymouth City Centre?

      Kingsteignton recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymouth City Centre recorded 1,125. 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 Plymouth City Centre?

      Violent crime in Kingsteignton totalled 247 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,205 in Plymouth City Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingsteignton and Plymouth City Centre 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%). Plymouth City Centre recorded 5,081 crimes previously (now 5,922, +16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsteignton and Plymouth City Centre?

      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 Plymouth City Centre has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsteignton and Plymouth City Centre?

      Kingsteignton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Plymouth City Centre 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 Plymouth City Centre?

      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 Plymouth City Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsteignton and Plymouth City Centre. 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.