Penzance Rural East vs Plymstock

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Penzance Rural East Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Plymstock Devon & Cornwall Police

      Penzance Rural East vs Plymstock Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Penzance Rural East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      622 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Plymstock
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      504 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      7.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penzance Rural East
      B Plymstock
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      622
      504
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      562
      555
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.7%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penzance Rural East
      B Plymstock
      Violent Crime
      299 ↑26%
      203 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑0%
      85 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑0%
      44 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓14%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      10 ↓33%
      8 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓23%
      49 ↓8%
      Drugs
      17 ↑70%
      11 ↓21%
      Public Order
      30 ↓19%
      34 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3
      2
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑56%
      34 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑157%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓5%
      13 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Plymstock is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penzance Rural East safer than Plymstock?

      Penzance Rural East has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 622 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymstock has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 504 crimes. Plymstock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penzance Rural East vs Plymstock?

      Penzance Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plymstock shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penzance Rural East and Plymstock?

      In Penzance Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (299 incidents). In Plymstock, it is Violent Crime (203 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penzance Rural East and Plymstock?

      Penzance Rural East recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymstock recorded 85. 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 Penzance Rural East vs Plymstock?

      Violent crime in Penzance Rural East totalled 299 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 203 in Plymstock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penzance Rural East and Plymstock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penzance Rural East recorded 562 crimes (now 622, a change of +10.7%). Plymstock recorded 555 crimes previously (now 504, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penzance Rural East and Plymstock?

      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. Penzance Rural East has a resolution rate of 8.7% and Plymstock has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penzance Rural East and Plymstock?

      Penzance Rural East falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Plymstock 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 Penzance Rural East and Plymstock?

      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 Penzance Rural East or Plymstock on a crime map?

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

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