Tavistock Rural West vs Watcombe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Tavistock Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Tavistock Rural West vs Watcombe Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Tavistock Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      179 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      0% 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 Tavistock Rural West
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      179
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      195
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tavistock Rural West
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑22%
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↓13%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓12%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↓67%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓39%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      14 ↓13%
      30 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      1
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tavistock Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tavistock Rural West safer than Watcombe?

      Tavistock Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 179 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Tavistock Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tavistock Rural West vs Watcombe?

      Tavistock Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — 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 Tavistock Rural West and Watcombe?

      In Tavistock Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 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 Tavistock Rural West and Watcombe?

      Tavistock Rural West recorded 26 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 Tavistock Rural West vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Tavistock Rural West totalled 96 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 Tavistock Rural West and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tavistock Rural West recorded 195 crimes (now 179, a change of -8.2%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tavistock Rural West 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. Tavistock Rural West has a resolution rate of 0% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tavistock Rural West and Watcombe?

      Tavistock Rural West 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 Tavistock Rural West 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 Tavistock Rural West or Watcombe on a crime map?

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

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