Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston vs Watcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston vs Watcombe Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,027 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.2% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      586 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      9.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,027
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,170
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.2%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.3%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      409 ↓4%
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      210 ↓7%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      82 ↑9%
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓43%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      32 ↑0%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↓15%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      25 ↓47%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      62 ↑17%
      30 ↑36%
      Robbery
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↓57%
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑82%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓53%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston safer than Watcombe?

      Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,027 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Watcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston vs Watcombe?

      Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.2% — 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 Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston and Watcombe?

      In Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (409 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 Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston and Watcombe?

      Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston recorded 210 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 Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston totalled 409 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 Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston recorded 1,170 crimes (now 1,027, a change of -12.2%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston 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. Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston has a resolution rate of 12.3% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston and Watcombe?

      Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston 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 Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston 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 Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston or Watcombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Turnchapel, Hooe & Oreston 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.