Penzance Rural West vs Widewell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Penzance Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Widewell Devon & Cornwall Police

      Penzance Rural West vs Widewell Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Penzance Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Widewell
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penzance Rural West
      B Widewell
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      320
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      315
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↑112.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penzance Rural West
      B Widewell
      Violent Crime
      172 ↑19%
      163 ↑163%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓36%
      22 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓9%
      18 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑50%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      11 ↑38%
      9 ↑350%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑6%
      27 ↑125%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      19 ↑12%
      11 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓70%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      B Widewell is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 49/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penzance Rural West safer than Widewell?

      Penzance Rural West has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewell has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penzance Rural West vs Widewell?

      Penzance Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Widewell shows +112.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penzance Rural West and Widewell?

      In Penzance Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Widewell, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penzance Rural West and Widewell?

      Penzance Rural West recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Widewell recorded 22. 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 West vs Widewell?

      Violent crime in Penzance Rural West totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Widewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penzance Rural West and Widewell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penzance Rural West recorded 315 crimes (now 320, a change of +1.6%). Widewell recorded 132 crimes previously (now 281, +112.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penzance Rural West and Widewell?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 0% and Widewell has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penzance Rural West and Widewell?

      Penzance Rural West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Widewell 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 West and Widewell?

      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 West or Widewell on a crime map?

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

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