Colebrook & Newnham vs Elburton & Dunstone

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Colebrook & Newnham Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Elburton & Dunstone Devon & Cornwall Police

      Colebrook & Newnham vs Elburton & Dunstone Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Colebrook & Newnham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      199 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Elburton & Dunstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      5.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Elburton & Dunstone
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      199
      314
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      197
      283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1%
      ↑11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      5.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Elburton & Dunstone
      Violent Crime
      100 ↑5%
      124 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓17%
      67 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑9%
      31 ↑55%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑167%
      8 ↑60%
      Burglary
      8 ↓11%
      14 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      31 ↑3%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      7 ↓13%
      18 ↑200%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑300%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      A Colebrook & Newnham is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 75/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colebrook & Newnham safer than Elburton & Dunstone?

      Colebrook & Newnham has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 199 crimes in the last 12 months. Elburton & Dunstone has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 314 crimes. Colebrook & Newnham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colebrook & Newnham vs Elburton & Dunstone?

      Colebrook & Newnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Elburton & Dunstone shows +11% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colebrook & Newnham and Elburton & Dunstone?

      In Colebrook & Newnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Elburton & Dunstone, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colebrook & Newnham and Elburton & Dunstone?

      Colebrook & Newnham recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Elburton & Dunstone recorded 67. 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 Colebrook & Newnham vs Elburton & Dunstone?

      Violent crime in Colebrook & Newnham totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Elburton & Dunstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colebrook & Newnham and Elburton & Dunstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colebrook & Newnham recorded 197 crimes (now 199, a change of +1%). Elburton & Dunstone recorded 283 crimes previously (now 314, +11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colebrook & Newnham and Elburton & Dunstone?

      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. Colebrook & Newnham has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Elburton & Dunstone has 5.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colebrook & Newnham and Elburton & Dunstone?

      Colebrook & Newnham falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Elburton & Dunstone 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 Colebrook & Newnham and Elburton & Dunstone?

      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 Colebrook & Newnham or Elburton & Dunstone on a crime map?

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

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