Padstow & St Merryn vs Seaton Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Padstow & St Merryn vs Seaton Rural 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 Padstow & St Merryn safer than Seaton Rural?
Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 26 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaton Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 180 crimes. Padstow & St Merryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Padstow & St Merryn vs Seaton Rural?
Padstow & St Merryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaton Rural shows -2.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Padstow & St Merryn and Seaton Rural?
In Padstow & St Merryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (20 incidents). In Seaton Rural, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Padstow & St Merryn and Seaton Rural?
Padstow & St Merryn recorded 1 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaton Rural recorded 17. 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 Seaton Rural?
Violent crime in Padstow & St Merryn totalled 20 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Seaton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Padstow & St Merryn and Seaton Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Padstow & St Merryn recorded 34 crimes (now 26, a change of -23.5%). Seaton Rural recorded 184 crimes previously (now 180, -2.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Padstow & St Merryn and Seaton Rural?
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 50% and Seaton Rural has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Padstow & St Merryn and Seaton Rural?
Padstow & St Merryn falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Seaton Rural 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 Seaton Rural?
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 Seaton Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Padstow & St Merryn and Seaton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.