Mincinglake vs Watcombe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Mincinglake Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Mincinglake vs Watcombe Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Mincinglake
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.9% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      586 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      9.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mincinglake
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      577
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      375
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.9%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mincinglake
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      287 ↑41%
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↑67%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑27%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑320%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      24 ↑85%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑49%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      10 ↑25%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      30 ↑67%
      30 ↑36%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑400%
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑400%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mincinglake is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mincinglake safer than Watcombe?

      Mincinglake has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 577 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Mincinglake scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mincinglake vs Watcombe?

      Mincinglake shows a year-on-year crime trend of +53.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Mincinglake and Watcombe?

      In Mincinglake, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 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 Mincinglake and Watcombe?

      Mincinglake recorded 77 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 Mincinglake vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Mincinglake totalled 287 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 Mincinglake and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mincinglake recorded 375 crimes (now 577, a change of +53.9%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mincinglake 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. Mincinglake has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mincinglake and Watcombe?

      Mincinglake 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 Mincinglake 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 Mincinglake or Watcombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mincinglake and Watcombe. 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.