Preston vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Preston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac Devon & Cornwall Police

      Preston vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Preston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      975 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.1% trend
      12.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preston
      B Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      975
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      696
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40.1%
      ↑33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preston
      B Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Violent Crime
      427 ↑71%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      137 ↑32%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑42%
      1 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓24%
      0
      Burglary
      25 ↓29%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↑23%
      0
      Drugs
      25 ↓31%
      0
      Public Order
      51 ↑104%
      0
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Shoplifting
      90 ↑73%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↓12%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preston safer than Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Preston has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 975 crimes in the last 12 months. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 4 crimes. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Preston vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Preston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac shows +33.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Preston and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      In Preston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (427 incidents). In Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preston and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Preston recorded 137 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac recorded 0. 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 Preston vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Violent crime in Preston totalled 427 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Preston and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preston recorded 696 crimes (now 975, a change of +40.1%). Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac recorded 3 crimes previously (now 4, +33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preston and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      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. Preston has a resolution rate of 12.1% and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Preston and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Preston falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac 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 Preston and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      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 Preston or Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Preston and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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