Salcombe vs Seaton Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Salcombe Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Seaton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Salcombe vs Seaton Rural Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Salcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Seaton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Salcombe
      B Seaton Rural
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      172
      180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      183
      184
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Salcombe
      B Seaton Rural
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓9%
      104 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓41%
      17 ↓53%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑6%
      14 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑100%
      5 ↓29%
      Burglary
      14 ↑133%
      1 ↓89%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑0%
      19 ↑6%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      12 ↓25%
      10 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Salcombe is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Salcombe safer than Seaton Rural?

      Salcombe has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaton Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 180 crimes. Salcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Salcombe vs Seaton Rural?

      Salcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaton Rural shows -2.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Salcombe and Seaton Rural?

      In Salcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Seaton Rural, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Salcombe and Seaton Rural?

      Salcombe recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaton Rural recorded 17. 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 Salcombe vs Seaton Rural?

      Violent crime in Salcombe totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Seaton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Salcombe and Seaton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Salcombe recorded 183 crimes (now 172, a change of -6%). Seaton Rural recorded 184 crimes previously (now 180, -2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Salcombe and Seaton 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. Salcombe has a resolution rate of 0% and Seaton Rural has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Salcombe and Seaton Rural?

      Salcombe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Seaton 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 Salcombe and Seaton 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 Salcombe or Seaton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Salcombe and Seaton 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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