Launceston vs Launceston Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Launceston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Launceston Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston vs Launceston Rural Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Launceston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      515 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Launceston Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      119 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston
      B Launceston Rural
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      515
      119
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      893
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓42.3%
      ↓47.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston
      B Launceston Rural
      Violent Crime
      265 ↓31%
      61 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      62 ↓61%
      4 ↓88%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓34%
      16 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Burglary
      14 ↓60%
      2 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓36%
      9 ↑0%
      Drugs
      10 ↓44%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      37 ↓40%
      12 ↓40%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓50%
      2
      Other Crime
      8 ↓60%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Launceston Rural is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston safer than Launceston Rural?

      Launceston has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 515 crimes in the last 12 months. Launceston Rural has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 119 crimes. Launceston Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston vs Launceston Rural?

      Launceston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -42.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Launceston Rural shows -47.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Launceston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (265 incidents). In Launceston Rural, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Launceston recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Launceston Rural recorded 4. 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 vs Launceston Rural?

      Violent crime in Launceston totalled 265 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Launceston Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Launceston and Launceston Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Launceston recorded 893 crimes (now 515, a change of -42.3%). Launceston Rural recorded 227 crimes previously (now 119, -47.6%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Launceston and Launceston Rural?

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

      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 or Launceston Rural on a crime map?

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

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