Launceston Rural vs Plymouth City Centre
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Launceston Rural vs Plymouth City Centre 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 Launceston Rural safer than Plymouth City Centre?
Launceston Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 198 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymouth City Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 5,922 crimes. Launceston Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Launceston Rural vs Plymouth City Centre?
Launceston Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — 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 Launceston Rural and Plymouth City Centre?
In Launceston Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 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 Launceston Rural and Plymouth City Centre?
Launceston Rural recorded 16 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 Launceston Rural vs Plymouth City Centre?
Violent crime in Launceston Rural totalled 94 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 Launceston Rural and Plymouth City Centre 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%). Plymouth City Centre recorded 5,081 crimes previously (now 5,922, +16.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston Rural 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. Launceston Rural has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Launceston Rural and Plymouth City Centre?
Launceston Rural 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 Launceston Rural 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 Launceston Rural or Plymouth City Centre on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Launceston Rural and Plymouth City Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.