Launceston Rural vs Tavistock Rural West

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
      67/100
      Tavistock Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston Rural vs Tavistock Rural West Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Launceston Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      198 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Tavistock Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      179 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston Rural
      B Tavistock Rural West
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      198
      179
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      230
      195
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston Rural
      B Tavistock Rural West
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓15%
      96 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓58%
      26 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑5%
      15 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑125%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      5 ↓58%
      3 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓8%
      11 ↓39%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      22 ↑29%
      14 ↓13%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston Rural safer than Tavistock Rural West?

      Launceston Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 198 crimes in the last 12 months. Tavistock Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 179 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston Rural vs Tavistock Rural West?

      Launceston Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tavistock Rural West shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Launceston Rural and Tavistock Rural West?

      In Launceston Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Tavistock Rural West, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Launceston Rural and Tavistock Rural West?

      Launceston Rural recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tavistock Rural West recorded 26. 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 Tavistock Rural West?

      Violent crime in Launceston Rural totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Tavistock Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Launceston Rural and Tavistock Rural West 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%). Tavistock Rural West recorded 195 crimes previously (now 179, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston Rural and Tavistock Rural West?

      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 Tavistock Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Launceston Rural and Tavistock Rural West?

      Launceston Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Tavistock Rural West 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 Tavistock Rural West?

      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 Tavistock Rural West on a crime map?

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

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