Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh vs Watcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    95/100
    Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Watcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh vs Watcombe Results

      A
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Watcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      586 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      9.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh
      B Watcombe
      Safety Score
      95/100 Very Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3
      586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3
      503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      9.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh
      B Watcombe
      Violent Crime
      0
      307 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      78 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      2
      36 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      0
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      55 ↓11%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      0
      30 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      0
      17 ↑750%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh safer than Watcombe?

      Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 3 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh vs Watcombe?

      Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watcombe shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh and Watcombe?

      In Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (2 incidents). In Watcombe, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh and Watcombe?

      Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watcombe recorded 78. 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 Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh vs Watcombe?

      Violent crime in Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh totalled 0 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Watcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh and Watcombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh recorded 3 crimes (now 3, a change of 0%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh and Watcombe?

      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. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh has a resolution rate of 100% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh and Watcombe?

      Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Watcombe 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 Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh and Watcombe?

      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 Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh or Watcombe on a crime map?

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

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