South Molton Rural vs Whitleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    South Molton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Whitleigh Devon & Cornwall Police

      South Molton Rural vs Whitleigh Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      South Molton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      341 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.1% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Whitleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,048 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.2% trend
      14.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Molton Rural
      B Whitleigh
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      341
      1,048
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      427
      902
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.1%
      ↑16.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      14.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Molton Rural
      B Whitleigh
      Violent Crime
      149 ↓26%
      549 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓48%
      112 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑2%
      62 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑18%
      28 ↑100%
      Burglary
      12 ↓65%
      23 ↑77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑9%
      100 ↑43%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      34 ↓44%
      Public Order
      32 ↑68%
      52 ↓17%
      Robbery
      0
      4
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      31 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      20 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓53%
      29 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Molton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Molton Rural safer than Whitleigh?

      South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 341 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitleigh has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,048 crimes. South Molton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Molton Rural vs Whitleigh?

      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. Whitleigh shows +16.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Molton Rural and Whitleigh?

      In South Molton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Whitleigh, it is Violent Crime (549 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Molton Rural and Whitleigh?

      South Molton Rural recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitleigh recorded 112. 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 Whitleigh?

      Violent crime in South Molton Rural totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 549 in Whitleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Molton Rural and Whitleigh 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%). Whitleigh recorded 902 crimes previously (now 1,048, +16.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Molton Rural and Whitleigh?

      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 Whitleigh has 14.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Molton Rural and Whitleigh?

      South Molton Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Whitleigh 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 Whitleigh?

      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 Whitleigh on a crime map?

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

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