Shiphay-with-the-Willows vs Tavistock Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Shiphay-with-the-Willows Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Tavistock Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Shiphay-with-the-Willows vs Tavistock Town Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      995 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      16.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Tavistock Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      678 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      B Tavistock Town
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      995
      678
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      935
      878
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.4%
      ↓22.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      B Tavistock Town
      Violent Crime
      429 ↑18%
      303 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓18%
      105 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      49 ↓30%
      46 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓6%
      10 ↑0%
      Burglary
      20 ↑5%
      16 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↓19%
      72 ↓35%
      Drugs
      34 ↑48%
      7 ↓82%
      Public Order
      66 ↑83%
      40 ↓17%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      175 ↓6%
      44 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑400%
      6 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑167%
      19 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tavistock Town is the safer choice — scoring 21/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shiphay-with-the-Willows safer than Tavistock Town?

      Shiphay-with-the-Willows has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 995 crimes in the last 12 months. Tavistock Town has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 678 crimes. Tavistock Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shiphay-with-the-Willows vs Tavistock Town?

      Shiphay-with-the-Willows shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tavistock Town shows -22.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shiphay-with-the-Willows and Tavistock Town?

      In Shiphay-with-the-Willows, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (429 incidents). In Tavistock Town, it is Violent Crime (303 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shiphay-with-the-Willows and Tavistock Town?

      Shiphay-with-the-Willows recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tavistock Town recorded 105. 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 Shiphay-with-the-Willows vs Tavistock Town?

      Violent crime in Shiphay-with-the-Willows totalled 429 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 303 in Tavistock Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shiphay-with-the-Willows and Tavistock Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shiphay-with-the-Willows recorded 935 crimes (now 995, a change of +6.4%). Tavistock Town recorded 878 crimes previously (now 678, -22.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shiphay-with-the-Willows and Tavistock 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. Shiphay-with-the-Willows has a resolution rate of 16.1% and Tavistock Town has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shiphay-with-the-Willows and Tavistock Town?

      Shiphay-with-the-Willows falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Tavistock 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 Shiphay-with-the-Willows and Tavistock 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 Shiphay-with-the-Willows or Tavistock Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shiphay-with-the-Willows and Tavistock 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.