Plymouth City Centre vs Totnes West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Plymouth City Centre Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Totnes West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Plymouth City Centre vs Totnes West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Plymouth City Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5,922 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Totnes West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plymouth City Centre
      B Totnes West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      5,922
      356
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,081
      432
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↓17.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plymouth City Centre
      B Totnes West
      Violent Crime
      2,205 ↑29%
      177 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,125 ↑0%
      53 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      398 ↑29%
      37 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↓11%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      94 ↑21%
      11 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      341 ↑0%
      34 ↓43%
      Drugs
      264 ↑17%
      6 ↓57%
      Public Order
      421 ↑32%
      20 ↓33%
      Robbery
      61 ↑110%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      643 ↑10%
      3 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      71 ↓7%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      84 ↑2%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      76 ↑43%
      8 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      B Totnes West is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plymouth City Centre safer than Totnes West?

      Plymouth City Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,922 crimes in the last 12 months. Totnes West has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 356 crimes. Totnes West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plymouth City Centre vs Totnes West?

      Plymouth City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Totnes West shows -17.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plymouth City Centre and Totnes West?

      In Plymouth City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,205 incidents). In Totnes West, it is Violent Crime (177 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plymouth City Centre and Totnes West?

      Plymouth City Centre recorded 1,125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Totnes West 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 Plymouth City Centre vs Totnes West?

      Violent crime in Plymouth City Centre totalled 2,205 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 177 in Totnes West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plymouth City Centre and Totnes West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plymouth City Centre recorded 5,081 crimes (now 5,922, a change of +16.6%). Totnes West recorded 432 crimes previously (now 356, -17.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plymouth City Centre and Totnes West?

      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. Plymouth City Centre has a resolution rate of 17.8% and Totnes West has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plymouth City Centre and Totnes West?

      Plymouth City Centre falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Totnes West 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 Plymouth City Centre and Totnes West?

      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 Plymouth City Centre or Totnes West on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.