South Molton vs St Germans & Landrake

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    South Molton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      St Germans & Landrake Devon & Cornwall Police

      South Molton vs St Germans & Landrake Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      South Molton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      434 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      St Germans & Landrake
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Molton
      B St Germans & Landrake
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      434
      5
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      10
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Molton
      B St Germans & Landrake
      Violent Crime
      204 ↑22%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑28%
      0
      Other Theft
      28 ↑56%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑114%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      17 ↑113%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓3%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      30 ↑67%
      1
      Robbery
      6
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑133%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      1
      Other Crime
      5 ↓71%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B St Germans & Landrake is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Molton safer than St Germans & Landrake?

      South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 434 crimes in the last 12 months. St Germans & Landrake has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. St Germans & Landrake scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Molton vs St Germans & Landrake?

      South Molton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Germans & Landrake shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Molton and St Germans & Landrake?

      In South Molton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In St Germans & Landrake, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Molton and St Germans & Landrake?

      South Molton recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Germans & Landrake recorded 0. 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 vs St Germans & Landrake?

      Violent crime in South Molton totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in St Germans & Landrake. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Molton and St Germans & Landrake in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Molton recorded 339 crimes (now 434, a change of +28%). St Germans & Landrake recorded 10 crimes previously (now 5, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Molton and St Germans & Landrake?

      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 has a resolution rate of 18.2% and St Germans & Landrake has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Molton and St Germans & Landrake?

      South Molton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Germans & Landrake 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 and St Germans & Landrake?

      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 or St Germans & Landrake on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Molton and St Germans & Landrake. 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.