Whipton Barton vs Whitleigh

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Whipton Barton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Whitleigh Devon & Cornwall Police

      Whipton Barton vs Whitleigh Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Whipton Barton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,077 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.1% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Whitleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,048 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.2% trend
      14.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whipton Barton
      B Whitleigh
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,077
      1,048
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      875
      902
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.1%
      ↑16.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      14.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whipton Barton
      B Whitleigh
      Violent Crime
      491 ↑38%
      549 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↑8%
      112 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      63 ↑62%
      62 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑118%
      28 ↑100%
      Burglary
      26 ↑8%
      23 ↑77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      88 ↓23%
      100 ↑43%
      Drugs
      30 ↓17%
      34 ↓44%
      Public Order
      74 ↑40%
      52 ↓17%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      4
      Shoplifting
      38 ↑12%
      31 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑0%
      20 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑88%
      29 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitleigh is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whipton Barton safer than Whitleigh?

      Whipton Barton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,077 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitleigh has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,048 crimes. Whitleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whipton Barton vs Whitleigh?

      Whipton Barton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitleigh shows +16.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whipton Barton and Whitleigh?

      In Whipton Barton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (491 incidents). In Whitleigh, it is Violent Crime (549 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whipton Barton and Whitleigh?

      Whipton Barton recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitleigh recorded 112. 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 Whipton Barton vs Whitleigh?

      Violent crime in Whipton Barton totalled 491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 549 in Whitleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whipton Barton and Whitleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whipton Barton recorded 875 crimes (now 1,077, a change of +23.1%). Whitleigh recorded 902 crimes previously (now 1,048, +16.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whipton Barton and Whitleigh?

      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. Whipton Barton has a resolution rate of 20% and Whitleigh has 14.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whipton Barton and Whitleigh?

      Whipton Barton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Whitleigh 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 Whipton Barton and Whitleigh?

      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 Whipton Barton or Whitleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whipton Barton and Whitleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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