South Molton Rural vs Torrington Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Molton Rural vs Torrington Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Molton Rural safer than Torrington Rural?
South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 341 crimes in the last 12 months. Torrington Rural has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 567 crimes. South Molton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Molton Rural vs Torrington Rural?
South Molton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Torrington Rural shows -13.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Molton Rural and Torrington Rural?
In South Molton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Torrington Rural, it is Violent Crime (283 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Molton Rural and Torrington Rural?
South Molton Rural recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torrington Rural recorded 77. 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 South Molton Rural vs Torrington Rural?
Violent crime in South Molton Rural totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 283 in Torrington Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Molton Rural and Torrington Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes (now 341, a change of -20.1%). Torrington Rural recorded 655 crimes previously (now 567, -13.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Molton Rural and Torrington 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. South Molton Rural has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Torrington Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Molton Rural and Torrington Rural?
South Molton Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Torrington 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 South Molton Rural and Torrington 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 South Molton Rural or Torrington Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Molton Rural and Torrington Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.