Padstow & St Merryn vs St Columb Major
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Padstow & St Merryn vs St Columb Major 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 St Columb Major?
Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 27 crimes in the last 12 months. St Columb Major has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 540 crimes. Padstow & St Merryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Padstow & St Merryn vs St Columb Major?
Padstow & St Merryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Columb Major shows -19.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?
In Padstow & St Merryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In St Columb Major, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?
Padstow & St Merryn recorded 1 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Columb Major recorded 53. 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 St Columb Major?
Violent crime in Padstow & St Merryn totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in St Columb Major. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Padstow & St Merryn recorded 34 crimes (now 27, a change of -20.6%). St Columb Major recorded 674 crimes previously (now 540, -19.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?
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 St Columb Major has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?
Padstow & St Merryn falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Columb Major 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 St Columb Major?
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 St Columb Major on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.