Padstow & St Merryn vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Padstow & St Merryn Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac Devon & Cornwall Police

      Padstow & St Merryn vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Padstow & St Merryn
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      15% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Padstow & St Merryn
      B Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      285
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      298
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↑33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Padstow & St Merryn
      B Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Violent Crime
      137 ↑5%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↓44%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓17%
      1 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑46%
      0
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Public Order
      17 ↓19%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Padstow & St Merryn safer than Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 4 crimes. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Padstow & St Merryn vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Padstow & St Merryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac shows +33.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Padstow & St Merryn and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      In Padstow & St Merryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Padstow & St Merryn and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Padstow & St Merryn recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac recorded 0. 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 Padstow & St Merryn vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Violent crime in Padstow & St Merryn totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Padstow & St Merryn and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Padstow & St Merryn recorded 298 crimes (now 285, a change of -4.4%). Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac recorded 3 crimes previously (now 4, +33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Padstow & St Merryn and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      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. Padstow & St Merryn has a resolution rate of 15% and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Padstow & St Merryn and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Padstow & St Merryn falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac 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 Padstow & St Merryn and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      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 Padstow & St Merryn or Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Padstow & St Merryn and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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