Totnes East vs Watcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Totnes East Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Totnes East vs Watcombe Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Totnes East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      782 crimes / 12m
      ↑60.9% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Totnes East
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      258
      782
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      305
      486
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.4%
      ↑60.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Totnes East
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      138 ↑10%
      399 ↑94%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓39%
      98 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓51%
      49 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓77%
      18 ↑100%
      Burglary
      7 ↓65%
      11 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑9%
      73 ↑33%
      Drugs
      11 ↓27%
      24 ↑33%
      Public Order
      20 ↑11%
      41 ↑86%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      37 ↑3600%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓25%
      19 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Totnes East is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Totnes East safer than Watcombe?

      Totnes East has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 258 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 782 crimes. Totnes East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Totnes East vs Watcombe?

      Totnes East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watcombe shows +60.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Totnes East and Watcombe?

      In Totnes East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (138 incidents). In Watcombe, it is Violent Crime (399 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Totnes East and Watcombe?

      Totnes East recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watcombe recorded 98. 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 Totnes East vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Totnes East totalled 138 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 399 in Watcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Totnes East and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Totnes East recorded 305 crimes (now 258, a change of -15.4%). Watcombe recorded 486 crimes previously (now 782, +60.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Totnes East 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. Totnes East has a resolution rate of 50% and Watcombe has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Totnes East and Watcombe?

      Totnes East 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 Totnes East 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 Totnes East or Watcombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Totnes East 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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