Seaton vs Woodford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Seaton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Woodford Devon & Cornwall Police

      Seaton vs Woodford Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Seaton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.8% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Woodford
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      274 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.5% trend
      14.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaton
      B Woodford
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      383
      274
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      274
      191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.8%
      ↑43.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      14.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaton
      B Woodford
      Violent Crime
      202 ↑63%
      105 ↑123%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↑27%
      35 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑47%
      23 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      10 ↑67%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑25%
      18 ↑20%
      Drugs
      12 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      24 ↓20%
      30 ↑131%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑18%
      38 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      6 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaton safer than Woodford?

      Seaton has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 383 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodford has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 274 crimes. Woodford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaton vs Woodford?

      Seaton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woodford shows +43.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seaton and Woodford?

      In Seaton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Woodford, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaton and Woodford?

      Seaton recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodford recorded 35. 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 Seaton vs Woodford?

      Violent crime in Seaton totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Woodford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaton recorded 274 crimes (now 383, a change of +39.8%). Woodford recorded 191 crimes previously (now 274, +43.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaton and Woodford?

      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. Seaton has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Woodford has 14.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaton and Woodford?

      Seaton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Woodford 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 Seaton and Woodford?

      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 Seaton or Woodford on a crime map?

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

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