Launceston vs St Germans & Landrake

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Launceston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      St Germans & Landrake Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston vs St Germans & Landrake Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Launceston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      650 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      St Germans & Landrake
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston
      B St Germans & Landrake
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      650
      5
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      944
      8
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.1%
      ↓37.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston
      B St Germans & Landrake
      Violent Crime
      333 ↓12%
      3 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↓60%
      0
      Other Theft
      49 ↓23%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓38%
      0
      Burglary
      21 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      12 ↓45%
      0
      Public Order
      45 ↓35%
      1
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓61%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓36%
      1
      Other Crime
      11 ↓54%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B St Germans & Landrake is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston safer than St Germans & Landrake?

      Launceston has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 650 crimes in the last 12 months. St Germans & Landrake has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. St Germans & Landrake scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston vs St Germans & Landrake?

      Launceston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Germans & Landrake shows -37.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Launceston and St Germans & Landrake?

      In Launceston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (333 incidents). In St Germans & Landrake, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Launceston and St Germans & Landrake?

      Launceston recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Germans & Landrake recorded 0. 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 St Germans & Landrake?

      Violent crime in Launceston totalled 333 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in St Germans & Landrake. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Launceston and St Germans & Landrake in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Launceston recorded 944 crimes (now 650, a change of -31.1%). St Germans & Landrake recorded 8 crimes previously (now 5, -37.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston and St Germans & Landrake?

      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 St Germans & Landrake has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Launceston and St Germans & Landrake?

      Launceston falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Germans & Landrake 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 St Germans & Landrake?

      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 St Germans & Landrake on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.