St Marys-with-Summercombe vs Watcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    St Marys-with-Summercombe Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      St Marys-with-Summercombe vs Watcombe Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      St Marys-with-Summercombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.7% trend
      16.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      586 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      9.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Marys-with-Summercombe
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      448
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      365
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.7%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.3%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Marys-with-Summercombe
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      220 ↑16%
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑0%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑21%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑200%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      21 ↑163%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑74%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      5 ↓67%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      20 ↑11%
      30 ↑36%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑300%
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑10%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Marys-with-Summercombe is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Marys-with-Summercombe safer than Watcombe?

      St Marys-with-Summercombe has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 448 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. St Marys-with-Summercombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Marys-with-Summercombe vs Watcombe?

      St Marys-with-Summercombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watcombe shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Marys-with-Summercombe and Watcombe?

      In St Marys-with-Summercombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 incidents). In Watcombe, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Marys-with-Summercombe and Watcombe?

      St Marys-with-Summercombe recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watcombe recorded 78. 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 St Marys-with-Summercombe vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in St Marys-with-Summercombe totalled 220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Watcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Marys-with-Summercombe and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Marys-with-Summercombe recorded 365 crimes (now 448, a change of +22.7%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Marys-with-Summercombe and Watcombe?

      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. St Marys-with-Summercombe has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Marys-with-Summercombe and Watcombe?

      St Marys-with-Summercombe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Watcombe 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 St Marys-with-Summercombe and Watcombe?

      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 St Marys-with-Summercombe or Watcombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Marys-with-Summercombe and Watcombe. 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.