Crediton Rural North vs Okehampton Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Crediton Rural North Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Okehampton Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Rural North vs Okehampton Rural West Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Crediton Rural North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      181 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Okehampton Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Rural North
      B Okehampton Rural West
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      181
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      274
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.9%
      ↓22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Rural North
      B Okehampton Rural West
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓33%
      138 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓45%
      31 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓44%
      18 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓50%
      10 ↑0%
      Burglary
      10 ↓67%
      10 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓10%
      35 ↓3%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      9 ↓44%
      Public Order
      12 ↑20%
      19 ↑27%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      7 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crediton Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crediton Rural North safer than Okehampton Rural West?

      Crediton Rural North has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 181 crimes in the last 12 months. Okehampton Rural West has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 285 crimes. Crediton Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crediton Rural North vs Okehampton Rural West?

      Crediton Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Okehampton Rural West shows -22.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crediton Rural North and Okehampton Rural West?

      In Crediton Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Okehampton Rural West, it is Violent Crime (138 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crediton Rural North and Okehampton Rural West?

      Crediton Rural North recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Okehampton Rural West recorded 31. 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 Crediton Rural North vs Okehampton Rural West?

      Violent crime in Crediton Rural North totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 138 in Okehampton Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Rural North and Okehampton Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crediton Rural North recorded 274 crimes (now 181, a change of -33.9%). Okehampton Rural West recorded 368 crimes previously (now 285, -22.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crediton Rural North and Okehampton 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. Crediton Rural North has a resolution rate of 0% and Okehampton Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crediton Rural North and Okehampton Rural West?

      Crediton Rural North falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Okehampton 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 Crediton Rural North and Okehampton 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 Crediton Rural North or Okehampton Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crediton Rural North and Okehampton 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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