Padstow & St Merryn vs St Columb Major

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Padstow & St Merryn Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      St Columb Major Devon & Cornwall Police

      Padstow & St Merryn vs St Columb Major Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Padstow & St Merryn
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      St Columb Major
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      656 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Padstow & St Merryn
      B St Columb Major
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      285
      656
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      298
      681
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Padstow & St Merryn
      B St Columb Major
      Violent Crime
      137 ↑5%
      312 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↓44%
      64 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓17%
      59 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑400%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      18 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑46%
      65 ↑44%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      14 ↑8%
      Public Order
      17 ↓19%
      31 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓40%
      54 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      19 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Padstow & St Merryn is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Padstow & St Merryn safer than St Columb Major?

      Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. St Columb Major has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 656 crimes. Padstow & St Merryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Padstow & St Merryn vs St Columb Major?

      Padstow & St Merryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Columb Major shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?

      In Padstow & St Merryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In St Columb Major, it is Violent Crime (312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?

      Padstow & St Merryn recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Columb Major recorded 64. 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 Padstow & St Merryn vs St Columb Major?

      Violent crime in Padstow & St Merryn totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 312 in St Columb Major. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Padstow & St Merryn recorded 298 crimes (now 285, a change of -4.4%). St Columb Major recorded 681 crimes previously (now 656, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?

      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. Padstow & St Merryn has a resolution rate of 15% and St Columb Major has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?

      Padstow & St Merryn falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Columb Major 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 Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major?

      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 Padstow & St Merryn or St Columb Major on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Padstow & St Merryn and St Columb Major. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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