Preston vs Tiverton Canal

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Preston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Tiverton Canal Devon & Cornwall Police

      Preston vs Tiverton Canal Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Preston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      975 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.1% trend
      12.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Tiverton Canal
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      413 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preston
      B Tiverton Canal
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      975
      413
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      696
      283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40.1%
      ↑45.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.1%
      12.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preston
      B Tiverton Canal
      Violent Crime
      427 ↑71%
      194 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      137 ↑32%
      86 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑42%
      20 ↑82%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓24%
      7 ↑133%
      Burglary
      25 ↓29%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↑23%
      44 ↑83%
      Drugs
      25 ↓31%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      51 ↑104%
      25 ↑32%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      3
      Shoplifting
      90 ↑73%
      9 ↑125%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓12%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tiverton Canal is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 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 Tiverton Canal?

      Preston has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 975 crimes in the last 12 months. Tiverton Canal has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 413 crimes. Tiverton Canal scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Preston vs Tiverton Canal?

      Preston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tiverton Canal shows +45.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Preston and Tiverton Canal?

      In Preston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (427 incidents). In Tiverton Canal, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preston and Tiverton Canal?

      Preston recorded 137 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tiverton Canal recorded 86. 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 Tiverton Canal?

      Violent crime in Preston totalled 427 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Tiverton Canal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Preston and Tiverton Canal 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%). Tiverton Canal recorded 283 crimes previously (now 413, +45.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preston and Tiverton Canal?

      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 Tiverton Canal has 12.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Preston and Tiverton Canal?

      Preston falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Tiverton Canal 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 Tiverton Canal?

      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 Tiverton Canal on a crime map?

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

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