South Molton vs St Marychurch
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Molton vs St Marychurch Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Molton safer than St Marychurch?
South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 434 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marychurch has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 956 crimes. South Molton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Molton vs St Marychurch?
South Molton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Marychurch shows -13.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Molton and St Marychurch?
In South Molton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In St Marychurch, it is Violent Crime (420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Molton and St Marychurch?
South Molton recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marychurch recorded 147. 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 Marychurch?
Violent crime in South Molton totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in St Marychurch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Molton and St Marychurch 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 Marychurch recorded 1,103 crimes previously (now 956, -13.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Molton and St Marychurch?
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 Marychurch has 10.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Molton and St Marychurch?
South Molton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Marychurch 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 Marychurch?
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 Marychurch on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Molton and St Marychurch. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.