Launceston Rural vs Southway
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Launceston Rural vs Southway 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 Southway?
Launceston Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 198 crimes in the last 12 months. Southway has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 755 crimes. Launceston Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Launceston Rural vs Southway?
Launceston Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southway shows +27.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Launceston Rural and Southway?
In Launceston Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Southway, it is Violent Crime (403 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Launceston Rural and Southway?
Launceston Rural recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southway recorded 109. 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 Southway?
Violent crime in Launceston Rural totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 403 in Southway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Launceston Rural and Southway 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%). Southway recorded 593 crimes previously (now 755, +27.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston Rural and Southway?
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 Southway has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Launceston Rural and Southway?
Launceston Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Southway 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 Southway?
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 Southway on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Launceston Rural and Southway. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.