Newquay Town vs Salcombe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newquay Town vs Salcombe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newquay Town safer than Salcombe?
Newquay Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,759 crimes in the last 12 months. Salcombe has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 172 crimes. Salcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newquay Town vs Salcombe?
Newquay Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Salcombe shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newquay Town and Salcombe?
In Newquay Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (736 incidents). In Salcombe, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newquay Town and Salcombe?
Newquay Town recorded 276 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salcombe recorded 20. 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 Newquay Town vs Salcombe?
Violent crime in Newquay Town totalled 736 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Salcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newquay Town and Salcombe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newquay Town recorded 1,771 crimes (now 1,759, a change of -0.7%). Salcombe recorded 183 crimes previously (now 172, -6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newquay Town and Salcombe?
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. Newquay Town has a resolution rate of 20.2% and Salcombe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newquay Town and Salcombe?
Newquay Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Salcombe 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 Newquay Town and Salcombe?
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 Newquay Town or Salcombe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newquay Town and Salcombe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.