Tavistock Rural East vs Tavistock Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Tavistock Rural East Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Tavistock Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Tavistock Rural East vs Tavistock Town Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Tavistock Rural East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      188 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Tavistock Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      678 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tavistock Rural East
      B Tavistock Town
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      188
      678
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      228
      878
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.5%
      ↓22.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tavistock Rural East
      B Tavistock Town
      Violent Crime
      86 ↓9%
      303 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓5%
      105 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑42%
      46 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑40%
      10 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      16 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓21%
      72 ↓35%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↓82%
      Public Order
      7 ↓46%
      40 ↓17%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      1
      44 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓92%
      19 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tavistock Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 21/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tavistock Rural East safer than Tavistock Town?

      Tavistock Rural East has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 188 crimes in the last 12 months. Tavistock Town has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 678 crimes. Tavistock Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tavistock Rural East vs Tavistock Town?

      Tavistock Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tavistock Town shows -22.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tavistock Rural East and Tavistock Town?

      In Tavistock Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Tavistock Town, it is Violent Crime (303 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tavistock Rural East and Tavistock Town?

      Tavistock Rural East recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tavistock Town recorded 105. 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 Tavistock Rural East vs Tavistock Town?

      Violent crime in Tavistock Rural East totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 303 in Tavistock Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tavistock Rural East and Tavistock Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tavistock Rural East recorded 228 crimes (now 188, a change of -17.5%). Tavistock Town recorded 878 crimes previously (now 678, -22.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tavistock Rural East and Tavistock Town?

      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. Tavistock Rural East has a resolution rate of 0% and Tavistock Town has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tavistock Rural East and Tavistock Town?

      Tavistock Rural East falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Tavistock Town 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 Tavistock Rural East and Tavistock Town?

      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 Tavistock Rural East or Tavistock Town on a crime map?

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

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