Porthleven & Helston North vs South Molton Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Porthleven & Helston North Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      South Molton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Porthleven & Helston North vs South Molton Rural Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Porthleven & Helston North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      6 crimes / 12m
      ↓77.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      South Molton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      341 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.1% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porthleven & Helston North
      B South Molton Rural
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      6
      341
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      27
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓77.8%
      ↓20.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porthleven & Helston North
      B South Molton Rural
      Violent Crime
      2 ↓88%
      149 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      30 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      46 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      1
      12 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓80%
      37 ↑9%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      1 ↑0%
      32 ↑68%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      0
      8 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      A Porthleven & Helston North is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porthleven & Helston North safer than South Molton Rural?

      Porthleven & Helston North has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 6 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 341 crimes. Porthleven & Helston North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porthleven & Helston North vs South Molton Rural?

      Porthleven & Helston North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -77.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton Rural shows -20.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porthleven & Helston North and South Molton Rural?

      In Porthleven & Helston North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2 incidents). In South Molton Rural, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porthleven & Helston North and South Molton Rural?

      Porthleven & Helston North recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton Rural recorded 30. 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 Porthleven & Helston North vs South Molton Rural?

      Violent crime in Porthleven & Helston North totalled 2 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in South Molton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porthleven & Helston North and South Molton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Porthleven & Helston North recorded 27 crimes (now 6, a change of -77.8%). South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes previously (now 341, -20.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porthleven & Helston North and South Molton Rural?

      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. Porthleven & Helston North has a resolution rate of 0% and South Molton Rural has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porthleven & Helston North and South Molton Rural?

      Porthleven & Helston North falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton Rural 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 Porthleven & Helston North and South Molton Rural?

      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 Porthleven & Helston North or South Molton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Porthleven & Helston North and South Molton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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