Launceston vs Okehampton Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Launceston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Okehampton Rural East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston vs Okehampton Rural East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Launceston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      788 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Okehampton Rural East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston
      B Okehampton Rural East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      788
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      953
      287
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.3%
      ↓19.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston
      B Okehampton Rural East
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑9%
      122 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓49%
      19 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓16%
      19 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓8%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      30 ↓3%
      8 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑14%
      27 ↑13%
      Drugs
      12 ↓50%
      6 ↓33%
      Public Order
      50 ↓32%
      13 ↓7%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓63%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓57%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓35%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Okehampton Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston safer than Okehampton Rural East?

      Launceston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 788 crimes in the last 12 months. Okehampton Rural East has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 230 crimes. Okehampton Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston vs Okehampton Rural East?

      Launceston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Okehampton Rural East shows -19.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Launceston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Okehampton Rural East, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Launceston recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Okehampton Rural East recorded 19. 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 Okehampton Rural East?

      Violent crime in Launceston totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Okehampton Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Launceston recorded 953 crimes (now 788, a change of -17.3%). Okehampton Rural East recorded 287 crimes previously (now 230, -19.9%).

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

      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 Okehampton Rural East has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Launceston and Okehampton Rural East?

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

      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 Okehampton Rural East on a crime map?

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

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