Tavistock Rural West vs Whipton Barton

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
      2/100
      Whipton Barton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Tavistock Rural West vs Whipton Barton 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Whipton Barton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,077 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.1% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tavistock Rural West
      B Whipton Barton
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      179
      1,077
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      195
      875
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↑23.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tavistock Rural West
      B Whipton Barton
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑22%
      491 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↓13%
      166 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓12%
      63 ↑62%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      37 ↑118%
      Burglary
      3 ↓67%
      26 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓39%
      88 ↓23%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      30 ↓17%
      Public Order
      14 ↓13%
      74 ↑40%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      1
      38 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      13 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      30 ↑88%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tavistock Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 2/100 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 Whipton Barton?

      Tavistock Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 179 crimes in the last 12 months. Whipton Barton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,077 crimes. Tavistock Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tavistock Rural West vs Whipton Barton?

      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. Whipton Barton shows +23.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tavistock Rural West and Whipton Barton?

      In Tavistock Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In Whipton Barton, it is Violent Crime (491 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tavistock Rural West and Whipton Barton?

      Tavistock Rural West recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whipton Barton recorded 166. 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 Whipton Barton?

      Violent crime in Tavistock Rural West totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 491 in Whipton Barton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tavistock Rural West and Whipton Barton 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%). Whipton Barton recorded 875 crimes previously (now 1,077, +23.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tavistock Rural West and Whipton Barton?

      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 Whipton Barton has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tavistock Rural West and Whipton Barton?

      Tavistock Rural West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Whipton Barton 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 Whipton Barton?

      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 Whipton Barton on a crime map?

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

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