Launceston Rural vs Totnes West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Launceston Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Totnes West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston Rural vs Totnes 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
      56/100
      Average
      Totnes West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston Rural
      B Totnes West
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      198
      356
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      230
      432
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↓17.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston Rural
      B Totnes West
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓15%
      177 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓58%
      53 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑5%
      37 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑125%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      5 ↓58%
      11 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓8%
      34 ↓43%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      6 ↓57%
      Public Order
      22 ↑29%
      20 ↓33%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      8 ↓56%
      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 Totnes West?

      Launceston Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 198 crimes in the last 12 months. Totnes West has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 356 crimes. Launceston Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston Rural vs Totnes 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. Totnes West shows -17.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Launceston Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Totnes West, it is Violent Crime (177 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Launceston Rural recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Totnes West recorded 53. 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 Totnes West?

      Violent crime in Launceston Rural totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 177 in Totnes West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Launceston Rural and Totnes 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%). Totnes West recorded 432 crimes previously (now 356, -17.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston Rural and Totnes 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 Totnes West has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Launceston Rural and Totnes West?

      Launceston Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Totnes 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 Totnes 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 Totnes West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Launceston Rural and Totnes 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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