Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead vs Crediton Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Crediton Rural North Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead vs Crediton Rural North Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Crediton Rural North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      B Crediton Rural North
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      B Crediton Rural North
      Violent Crime
      0
      115 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      19 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      14 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      21 ↑0%
      Drugs
      0
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      2 ↑100%
      14 ↑27%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      0
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead safer than Crediton Rural North?

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 2 crimes in the last 12 months. Crediton Rural North has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 230 crimes. Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead vs Crediton Rural North?

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crediton Rural North shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Crediton Rural North?

      In Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Public Order (2 incidents). In Crediton Rural North, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Crediton Rural North?

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crediton Rural North recorded 21. 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 Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead vs Crediton Rural North?

      Violent crime in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead totalled 0 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Crediton Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Crediton Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead recorded 4 crimes (now 2, a change of -50%). Crediton Rural North recorded 268 crimes previously (now 230, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Crediton Rural North?

      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. Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead has a resolution rate of 0% and Crediton Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Crediton Rural North?

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Crediton Rural North 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 Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Crediton Rural North?

      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 Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead or Crediton Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Crediton Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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