Lower Culm & Upper Culm vs Penzance Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Lower Culm & Upper Culm Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Penzance Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Lower Culm & Upper Culm vs Penzance Rural West Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      18 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Penzance Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      B Penzance Rural West
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      18
      320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.6%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      B Penzance Rural West
      Violent Crime
      3 ↓57%
      172 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↑50%
      37 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑200%
      21 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      2 ↑100%
      11 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      35 ↑6%
      Drugs
      0
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      5 ↑400%
      19 ↑12%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      1
      3 ↓70%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lower Culm & Upper Culm is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 49/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lower Culm & Upper Culm safer than Penzance Rural West?

      Lower Culm & Upper Culm has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 18 crimes in the last 12 months. Penzance Rural West has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Lower Culm & Upper Culm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lower Culm & Upper Culm vs Penzance Rural West?

      Lower Culm & Upper Culm shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penzance Rural West shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lower Culm & Upper Culm and Penzance Rural West?

      In Lower Culm & Upper Culm, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Public Order (5 incidents). In Penzance Rural West, it is Violent Crime (172 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lower Culm & Upper Culm and Penzance Rural West?

      Lower Culm & Upper Culm recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penzance Rural West recorded 37. 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 Lower Culm & Upper Culm vs Penzance Rural West?

      Violent crime in Lower Culm & Upper Culm totalled 3 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 172 in Penzance Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lower Culm & Upper Culm and Penzance Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lower Culm & Upper Culm recorded 14 crimes (now 18, a change of +28.6%). Penzance Rural West recorded 315 crimes previously (now 320, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Culm & Upper Culm and Penzance Rural West?

      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. Lower Culm & Upper Culm has a resolution rate of 0% and Penzance Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Culm & Upper Culm and Penzance Rural West?

      Lower Culm & Upper Culm falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Penzance Rural West 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 Lower Culm & Upper Culm and Penzance Rural West?

      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 Lower Culm & Upper Culm or Penzance Rural West on a crime map?

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

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