Tavistock Town vs Totnes West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Tavistock Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Totnes West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Tavistock Town vs Totnes West Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Tavistock Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      678 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Totnes West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tavistock Town
      B Totnes West
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      678
      356
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      878
      432
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.8%
      ↓17.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tavistock Town
      B Totnes West
      Violent Crime
      303 ↓18%
      177 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓11%
      53 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓38%
      37 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑0%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      16 ↓27%
      11 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓35%
      34 ↓43%
      Drugs
      7 ↓82%
      6 ↓57%
      Public Order
      40 ↓17%
      20 ↓33%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↓4%
      3 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓25%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓24%
      8 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      B Totnes West is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 21/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tavistock Town safer than Totnes West?

      Tavistock Town has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 678 crimes in the last 12 months. Totnes West has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 356 crimes. Totnes West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tavistock Town vs Totnes West?

      Tavistock Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Totnes West shows -17.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tavistock Town and Totnes West?

      In Tavistock Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (303 incidents). In Totnes West, it is Violent Crime (177 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tavistock Town and Totnes West?

      Tavistock Town recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Totnes West recorded 53. 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 Town vs Totnes West?

      Violent crime in Tavistock Town totalled 303 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 177 in Totnes West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tavistock Town and Totnes West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tavistock Town recorded 878 crimes (now 678, a change of -22.8%). Totnes West recorded 432 crimes previously (now 356, -17.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tavistock Town and Totnes West?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 0% and Totnes West has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tavistock Town and Totnes West?

      Tavistock Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Totnes West 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 Town and Totnes West?

      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 Town or Totnes West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tavistock Town and Totnes West. 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.