Crediton Rural South vs Crediton Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Crediton Rural South vs Crediton Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crediton Rural South safer than Crediton Town?
Crediton Rural South has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Crediton Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 715 crimes. Crediton Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Crediton Rural South vs Crediton Town?
Crediton Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crediton Town shows +8.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Crediton Rural South and Crediton Town?
In Crediton Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Crediton Town, it is Violent Crime (302 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crediton Rural South and Crediton Town?
Crediton Rural South recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crediton Town recorded 80. 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 Crediton Rural South vs Crediton Town?
Violent crime in Crediton Rural South totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 302 in Crediton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Rural South and Crediton Town in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crediton Rural South recorded 237 crimes (now 177, a change of -25.3%). Crediton Town recorded 659 crimes previously (now 715, +8.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crediton Rural South and Crediton Town?
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. Crediton Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Crediton Town has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Crediton Rural South and Crediton Town?
Crediton Rural South falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Crediton Town 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 Crediton Rural South and Crediton Town?
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 Crediton Rural South or Crediton Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crediton Rural South and Crediton Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.