Preston vs Totnes East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Preston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Totnes East Devon & Cornwall Police

      Preston vs Totnes East Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Preston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,382 crimes / 12m
      ↑96.6% trend
      18.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Totnes East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preston
      B Totnes East
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,382
      258
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      703
      305
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑96.6%
      ↓15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preston
      B Totnes East
      Violent Crime
      539 ↑107%
      138 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      194 ↑85%
      20 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      109 ↑85%
      23 ↓51%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑28%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      46 ↑53%
      7 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑78%
      24 ↑9%
      Drugs
      31 ↓11%
      11 ↓27%
      Public Order
      81 ↑161%
      20 ↑11%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      175 ↑257%
      3 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑167%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑600%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑100%
      2
      Other Crime
      22 ↓12%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Totnes East is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preston safer than Totnes East?

      Preston has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,382 crimes in the last 12 months. Totnes East has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 258 crimes. Totnes East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Preston vs Totnes East?

      Preston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +96.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Totnes East shows -15.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Preston and Totnes East?

      In Preston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (539 incidents). In Totnes East, it is Violent Crime (138 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preston and Totnes East?

      Preston recorded 194 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Totnes East recorded 20. 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 Totnes East?

      Violent crime in Preston totalled 539 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 138 in Totnes East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Preston and Totnes East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preston recorded 703 crimes (now 1,382, a change of +96.6%). Totnes East recorded 305 crimes previously (now 258, -15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preston and Totnes East?

      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 18.8% and Totnes East has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Preston and Totnes East?

      Preston falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Totnes East 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 Totnes East?

      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 Totnes East on a crime map?

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

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