Okehampton Town vs Plymouth City Centre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Okehampton Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Plymouth City Centre Devon & Cornwall Police

      Okehampton Town vs Plymouth City Centre Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Okehampton Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      568 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Plymouth City Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5,922 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Okehampton Town
      B Plymouth City Centre
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      568
      5,922
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      576
      5,081
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↑16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Okehampton Town
      B Plymouth City Centre
      Violent Crime
      276 ↑9%
      2,205 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↓35%
      1,125 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑12%
      398 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑171%
      107 ↓11%
      Burglary
      13 ↓43%
      94 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑15%
      341 ↑0%
      Drugs
      14 ↓26%
      264 ↑17%
      Public Order
      40 ↑11%
      421 ↑32%
      Robbery
      0
      61 ↑110%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑7%
      643 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      71 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      32 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      84 ↑2%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      76 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Okehampton Town is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Okehampton Town safer than Plymouth City Centre?

      Okehampton Town has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 568 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymouth City Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 5,922 crimes. Okehampton Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Okehampton Town vs Plymouth City Centre?

      Okehampton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plymouth City Centre shows +16.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Okehampton Town and Plymouth City Centre?

      In Okehampton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (276 incidents). In Plymouth City Centre, it is Violent Crime (2,205 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Okehampton Town and Plymouth City Centre?

      Okehampton Town recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymouth City Centre recorded 1,125. 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 Okehampton Town vs Plymouth City Centre?

      Violent crime in Okehampton Town totalled 276 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,205 in Plymouth City Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Okehampton Town and Plymouth City Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Okehampton Town recorded 576 crimes (now 568, a change of -1.4%). Plymouth City Centre recorded 5,081 crimes previously (now 5,922, +16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Okehampton Town and Plymouth City Centre?

      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. Okehampton Town has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Plymouth City Centre has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Okehampton Town and Plymouth City Centre?

      Okehampton Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Plymouth City Centre 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 Okehampton Town and Plymouth City Centre?

      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 Okehampton Town or Plymouth City Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Okehampton Town and Plymouth City Centre. 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.