South Molton vs Tiverton Canal

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
      39/100
      Tiverton Canal Devon & Cornwall Police

      South Molton vs Tiverton Canal 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
      39/100
      Below Average
      Tiverton Canal
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      413 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Molton
      B Tiverton Canal
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      434
      413
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28%
      ↑45.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      12.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Molton
      B Tiverton Canal
      Violent Crime
      204 ↑22%
      194 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑28%
      86 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑56%
      20 ↑82%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑114%
      7 ↑133%
      Burglary
      17 ↑113%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓3%
      44 ↑83%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      30 ↑67%
      25 ↑32%
      Robbery
      6
      3
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑133%
      9 ↑125%
      Theft from Person
      3
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓71%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Molton safer than Tiverton Canal?

      South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 434 crimes in the last 12 months. Tiverton Canal has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 413 crimes. Tiverton Canal scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Molton vs Tiverton Canal?

      South Molton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tiverton Canal shows +45.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Molton and Tiverton Canal?

      In South Molton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Tiverton Canal, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Molton and Tiverton Canal?

      South Molton recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tiverton Canal recorded 86. 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 Tiverton Canal?

      Violent crime in South Molton totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Tiverton Canal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Molton and Tiverton Canal 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%). Tiverton Canal recorded 283 crimes previously (now 413, +45.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Molton and Tiverton Canal?

      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 Tiverton Canal has 12.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Molton and Tiverton Canal?

      South Molton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Tiverton Canal 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 Tiverton Canal?

      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 Tiverton Canal on a crime map?

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

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