St Stephen & St Dennis vs Watcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    St Stephen & St Dennis Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      St Stephen & St Dennis vs Watcombe Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      St Stephen & St Dennis
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      63.6% 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 Stephen & St Dennis
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      155
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      170
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      63.6%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Stephen & St Dennis
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓15%
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓6%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓47%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑100%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑69%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      30 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Stephen & St Dennis is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Stephen & St Dennis safer than Watcombe?

      St Stephen & St Dennis has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 155 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. St Stephen & St Dennis scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Stephen & St Dennis vs Watcombe?

      St Stephen & St Dennis shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Stephen & St Dennis and Watcombe?

      In St Stephen & St Dennis, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 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 Stephen & St Dennis and Watcombe?

      St Stephen & St Dennis recorded 17 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 Stephen & St Dennis vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in St Stephen & St Dennis totalled 76 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 Stephen & St Dennis and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Stephen & St Dennis recorded 170 crimes (now 155, a change of -8.8%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Stephen & St Dennis 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 Stephen & St Dennis has a resolution rate of 63.6% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Stephen & St Dennis and Watcombe?

      St Stephen & St Dennis 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 Stephen & St Dennis 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 Stephen & St Dennis or Watcombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Stephen & St Dennis 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.