Preston vs St Marys-with-Summercombe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Preston vs St Marys-with-Summercombe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston safer than St Marys-with-Summercombe?
Preston has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 975 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marys-with-Summercombe has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 448 crimes. St Marys-with-Summercombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Preston vs St Marys-with-Summercombe?
Preston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Marys-with-Summercombe shows +22.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Preston and St Marys-with-Summercombe?
In Preston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (427 incidents). In St Marys-with-Summercombe, it is Violent Crime (220 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preston and St Marys-with-Summercombe?
Preston recorded 137 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marys-with-Summercombe recorded 55. 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 St Marys-with-Summercombe?
Violent crime in Preston totalled 427 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 220 in St Marys-with-Summercombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Preston and St Marys-with-Summercombe 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%). St Marys-with-Summercombe recorded 365 crimes previously (now 448, +22.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preston and St Marys-with-Summercombe?
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 St Marys-with-Summercombe has 16.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Preston and St Marys-with-Summercombe?
Preston falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Marys-with-Summercombe 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 St Marys-with-Summercombe?
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 St Marys-with-Summercombe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Preston and St Marys-with-Summercombe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.