Watcombe vs Whipton Barton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Watcombe vs Whipton Barton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watcombe safer than Whipton Barton?
Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 586 crimes in the last 12 months. Whipton Barton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,077 crimes. Watcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Watcombe vs Whipton Barton?
Watcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Watcombe and Whipton Barton?
In Watcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (307 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 Watcombe and Whipton Barton?
Watcombe recorded 78 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 Watcombe vs Whipton Barton?
Violent crime in Watcombe totalled 307 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 Watcombe and Whipton Barton 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%). Whipton Barton recorded 875 crimes previously (now 1,077, +23.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Watcombe 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. Watcombe has a resolution rate of 9.4% and Whipton Barton has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Watcombe and Whipton Barton?
Watcombe 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 Watcombe 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 Watcombe or Whipton Barton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Watcombe and Whipton Barton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.