Saltash Town vs Totnes Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Saltash Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Totnes Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Saltash Town vs Totnes Town Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Saltash Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,093 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Totnes Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      519 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.5% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Saltash Town
      B Totnes Town
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,093
      519
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,133
      661
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓21.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Saltash Town
      B Totnes Town
      Violent Crime
      428 ↓5%
      163 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      188 ↓26%
      79 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      60 ↑0%
      49 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑32%
      10 ↓58%
      Burglary
      25 ↑32%
      10 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      108 ↓22%
      54 ↓46%
      Drugs
      20 ↓17%
      10 ↓62%
      Public Order
      71 ↑6%
      40 ↑25%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      112 ↑133%
      79 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓33%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑129%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      27 ↓13%
      8 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Totnes Town is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Saltash Town safer than Totnes Town?

      Saltash Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,093 crimes in the last 12 months. Totnes Town has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 519 crimes. Totnes Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Saltash Town vs Totnes Town?

      Saltash Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Totnes Town shows -21.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Saltash Town and Totnes Town?

      In Saltash Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Totnes Town, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Saltash Town and Totnes Town?

      Saltash Town recorded 188 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Totnes Town recorded 79. 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 Saltash Town vs Totnes Town?

      Violent crime in Saltash Town totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Totnes Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Saltash Town and Totnes Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Saltash Town recorded 1,133 crimes (now 1,093, a change of -3.5%). Totnes Town recorded 661 crimes previously (now 519, -21.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Saltash Town and Totnes Town?

      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. Saltash Town has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Totnes Town has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Saltash Town and Totnes Town?

      Saltash Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Totnes Town 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 Saltash Town and Totnes Town?

      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 Saltash Town or Totnes Town on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.