Churston-with-Galmpton vs Wellswood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Churston-with-Galmpton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Wellswood Devon & Cornwall Police

      Churston-with-Galmpton vs Wellswood Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Churston-with-Galmpton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      194 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Wellswood
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,063 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.4% trend
      20.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Churston-with-Galmpton
      B Wellswood
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      194
      1,063
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      263
      809
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.2%
      ↑31.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      20.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Churston-with-Galmpton
      B Wellswood
      Violent Crime
      95 ↑2%
      501 ↑60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓67%
      129 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓67%
      58 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓42%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      14 ↓18%
      41 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑21%
      89 ↑35%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      37 ↑3%
      Public Order
      10 ↓33%
      68 ↑62%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑500%
      50 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      15 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      24 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Churston-with-Galmpton is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Churston-with-Galmpton safer than Wellswood?

      Churston-with-Galmpton has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 194 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellswood has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,063 crimes. Churston-with-Galmpton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Churston-with-Galmpton vs Wellswood?

      Churston-with-Galmpton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wellswood shows +31.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Churston-with-Galmpton and Wellswood?

      In Churston-with-Galmpton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In Wellswood, it is Violent Crime (501 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Churston-with-Galmpton and Wellswood?

      Churston-with-Galmpton recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellswood recorded 129. 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 Churston-with-Galmpton vs Wellswood?

      Violent crime in Churston-with-Galmpton totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 501 in Wellswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Churston-with-Galmpton and Wellswood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Churston-with-Galmpton recorded 263 crimes (now 194, a change of -26.2%). Wellswood recorded 809 crimes previously (now 1,063, +31.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Churston-with-Galmpton 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. Churston-with-Galmpton has a resolution rate of 50% and Wellswood has 20.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Churston-with-Galmpton and Wellswood?

      Churston-with-Galmpton 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 Churston-with-Galmpton 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 Churston-with-Galmpton or Wellswood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Churston-with-Galmpton and Wellswood. 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.