Padstow & St Merryn vs Totnes East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    91/100
    Padstow & St Merryn Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Totnes East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Padstow & St Merryn vs Totnes East Results

      A
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Padstow & St Merryn
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      26 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Totnes East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      295 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Padstow & St Merryn
      B Totnes East
      Safety Score
      91/100 Very Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      26
      295
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      34
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.5%
      ↓11.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Padstow & St Merryn
      B Totnes East
      Violent Crime
      20 ↓9%
      148 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1 ↓67%
      27 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      2 ↑0%
      28 ↓46%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓83%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓33%
      25 ↓14%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      14 ↓7%
      Public Order
      0
      24 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Padstow & St Merryn is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 56/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Padstow & St Merryn safer than Totnes East?

      Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 26 crimes in the last 12 months. Totnes East has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 295 crimes. Padstow & St Merryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Padstow & St Merryn vs Totnes East?

      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. Totnes East shows -11.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Padstow & St Merryn and Totnes East?

      In Padstow & St Merryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (20 incidents). In Totnes East, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Padstow & St Merryn and Totnes East?

      Padstow & St Merryn recorded 1 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Totnes East recorded 27. 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 Totnes East?

      Violent crime in Padstow & St Merryn totalled 20 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Totnes East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Padstow & St Merryn and Totnes East 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%). Totnes East recorded 332 crimes previously (now 295, -11.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Padstow & St Merryn and Totnes East?

      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 Totnes East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Padstow & St Merryn and Totnes East?

      Padstow & St Merryn falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Totnes East 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 Totnes East?

      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 Totnes East on a crime map?

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

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