Leigham & Mainstone vs St Columb Major

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Leigham & Mainstone Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      St Columb Major Devon & Cornwall Police

      Leigham & Mainstone vs St Columb Major Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leigham & Mainstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,032 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      St Columb Major
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      656 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leigham & Mainstone
      B St Columb Major
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,032
      656
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,168
      681
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.9%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leigham & Mainstone
      B St Columb Major
      Violent Crime
      427 ↑18%
      312 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓31%
      64 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓5%
      59 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓42%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      9 ↓40%
      18 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓35%
      65 ↑44%
      Drugs
      31 ↓45%
      14 ↑8%
      Public Order
      62 ↓10%
      31 ↓9%
      Robbery
      9 ↑50%
      3
      Shoplifting
      141 ↓13%
      54 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓43%
      19 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Columb Major is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leigham & Mainstone safer than St Columb Major?

      Leigham & Mainstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,032 crimes in the last 12 months. St Columb Major has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 656 crimes. St Columb Major scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leigham & Mainstone vs St Columb Major?

      Leigham & Mainstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Columb Major shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leigham & Mainstone and St Columb Major?

      In Leigham & Mainstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (427 incidents). In St Columb Major, it is Violent Crime (312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leigham & Mainstone and St Columb Major?

      Leigham & Mainstone recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Columb Major recorded 64. 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 Leigham & Mainstone vs St Columb Major?

      Violent crime in Leigham & Mainstone totalled 427 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 312 in St Columb Major. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leigham & Mainstone and St Columb Major in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leigham & Mainstone recorded 1,168 crimes (now 1,032, a change of -11.6%). St Columb Major recorded 681 crimes previously (now 656, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leigham & Mainstone and St Columb Major?

      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. Leigham & Mainstone has a resolution rate of 12.9% and St Columb Major has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leigham & Mainstone and St Columb Major?

      Leigham & Mainstone falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Columb Major 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 Leigham & Mainstone and St Columb Major?

      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 Leigham & Mainstone or St Columb Major on a crime map?

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

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