Watcombe vs Wellswood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Watcombe vs Wellswood Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watcombe safer than Wellswood?
Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 586 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellswood has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 896 crimes. Watcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Watcombe vs Wellswood?
Watcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wellswood shows +11% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Watcombe and Wellswood?
In Watcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (307 incidents). In Wellswood, it is Violent Crime (409 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Watcombe and Wellswood?
Watcombe recorded 78 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellswood recorded 122. 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 Watcombe vs Wellswood?
Violent crime in Watcombe totalled 307 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 409 in Wellswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Watcombe and Wellswood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Watcombe recorded 503 crimes (now 586, a change of +16.5%). Wellswood recorded 807 crimes previously (now 896, +11%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watcombe and Wellswood?
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. Watcombe has a resolution rate of 9.4% and Wellswood has 10.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Watcombe and Wellswood?
Watcombe falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Wellswood 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 Watcombe and Wellswood?
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 Watcombe or Wellswood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Watcombe and Wellswood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.