Launceston Rural vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Launceston Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Lower Culm & Upper Culm Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston Rural vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Launceston Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      198 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      18 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston Rural
      B Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      198
      18
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      230
      14
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston Rural
      B Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓15%
      3 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓58%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑5%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑125%
      0
      Burglary
      5 ↓58%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Public Order
      22 ↑29%
      5 ↑400%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Lower Culm & Upper Culm is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 67/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston Rural safer than Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Launceston Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 198 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Culm & Upper Culm has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 18 crimes. Lower Culm & Upper Culm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston Rural vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Launceston Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Culm & Upper Culm shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Launceston Rural and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      In Launceston Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Lower Culm & Upper Culm, it is Public Order (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Launceston Rural and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Launceston Rural recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Culm & Upper Culm recorded 3. 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 Launceston Rural vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Violent crime in Launceston Rural totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Lower Culm & Upper Culm. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Launceston Rural and Lower Culm & Upper Culm in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Launceston Rural recorded 230 crimes (now 198, a change of -13.9%). Lower Culm & Upper Culm recorded 14 crimes previously (now 18, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston Rural and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      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. Launceston Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Lower Culm & Upper Culm has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Launceston Rural and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Launceston Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Lower Culm & Upper Culm 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 Launceston Rural and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      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 Launceston Rural or Lower Culm & Upper Culm on a crime map?

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

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