Lipson & Laira vs Watcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Lipson & Laira Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Lipson & Laira vs Watcombe Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Lipson & Laira
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      3,173 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.5% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      586 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      9.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lipson & Laira
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,173
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,469
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.5%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.2%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lipson & Laira
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      1,420 ↑13%
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      398 ↓29%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      226 ↑0%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      128 ↓26%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      70 ↓19%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      291 ↓29%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      136 ↓38%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      178 ↑0%
      30 ↑36%
      Robbery
      11 ↓31%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      151 ↓22%
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑21%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      74 ↓5%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lipson & Laira safer than Watcombe?

      Lipson & Laira has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,173 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Watcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lipson & Laira vs Watcombe?

      Lipson & Laira shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watcombe shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lipson & Laira and Watcombe?

      In Lipson & Laira, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,420 incidents). In Watcombe, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lipson & Laira and Watcombe?

      Lipson & Laira recorded 398 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watcombe recorded 78. 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 Lipson & Laira vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Lipson & Laira totalled 1,420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Watcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lipson & Laira and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lipson & Laira recorded 3,469 crimes (now 3,173, a change of -8.5%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lipson & Laira and Watcombe?

      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. Lipson & Laira has a resolution rate of 17.2% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lipson & Laira and Watcombe?

      Lipson & Laira falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Watcombe 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 Lipson & Laira and Watcombe?

      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 Lipson & Laira or Watcombe on a crime map?

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

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