Dartmouth Town vs Widewell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Dartmouth Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Widewell Devon & Cornwall Police

      Dartmouth Town vs Widewell Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dartmouth Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Widewell
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      562 crimes / 12m
      ↑298.6% trend
      13.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dartmouth Town
      B Widewell
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      101
      562
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      220
      141
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓54.1%
      ↑298.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      13.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dartmouth Town
      B Widewell
      Violent Crime
      38 ↓51%
      306 ↑314%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓74%
      61 ↑239%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓41%
      37 ↑270%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      13 ↑225%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓52%
      59 ↑436%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      7 ↓65%
      33 ↑371%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓48%
      13
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      18 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dartmouth Town is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dartmouth Town safer than Widewell?

      Dartmouth Town has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 101 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewell has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 562 crimes. Dartmouth Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dartmouth Town vs Widewell?

      Dartmouth Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -54.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Widewell shows +298.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dartmouth Town and Widewell?

      In Dartmouth Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Widewell, it is Violent Crime (306 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dartmouth Town and Widewell?

      Dartmouth Town recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Widewell recorded 61. 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 Dartmouth Town vs Widewell?

      Violent crime in Dartmouth Town totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 306 in Widewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dartmouth Town and Widewell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dartmouth Town recorded 220 crimes (now 101, a change of -54.1%). Widewell recorded 141 crimes previously (now 562, +298.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dartmouth Town and Widewell?

      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. Dartmouth Town has a resolution rate of 100% and Widewell has 13.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dartmouth Town and Widewell?

      Dartmouth Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Widewell 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 Dartmouth Town and Widewell?

      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 Dartmouth Town or Widewell on a crime map?

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

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