South Molton vs Teignmouth Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Molton vs Teignmouth 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 safer than Teignmouth Rural?
South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 434 crimes in the last 12 months. Teignmouth Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 148 crimes. Teignmouth Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Molton vs Teignmouth Rural?
South Molton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Teignmouth Rural shows +13% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Molton and Teignmouth Rural?
In South Molton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Teignmouth Rural, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Molton and Teignmouth Rural?
South Molton recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Teignmouth Rural recorded 8. 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 Teignmouth Rural?
Violent crime in South Molton totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Teignmouth Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Molton and Teignmouth Rural 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%). Teignmouth Rural recorded 131 crimes previously (now 148, +13%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Molton and Teignmouth 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 has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Teignmouth Rural has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Molton and Teignmouth Rural?
South Molton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Teignmouth 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 and Teignmouth 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 or Teignmouth Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Molton and Teignmouth Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.