Is Blatchcombe Safe?
Crime statistics for Blatchcombe. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 4,000 total crimes recorded in Blatchcombe
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Blatchcombe — last 36 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Blatchcombe
Safest Areas Near Blatchcombe
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Blatchcombe by safety score
Compare Blatchcombe With Nearby Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blatchcombe safe?
Blatchcombe has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,462 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 1.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Blatchcombe are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Blatchcombe in the last 12 months?
1,462 crimes were recorded in Blatchcombe in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 1.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,481 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,711 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Blatchcombe?
The most common crime in Blatchcombe is Violent Crime, with 1,711 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 117% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Blatchcombe increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Blatchcombe is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.3% — from 1,481 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,462 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Blatchcombe?
Blatchcombe has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Blatchcombe compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?
Blatchcombe has a safety score of 7/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Blatchcombe is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Blatchcombe?
36.5% of crimes recorded in Blatchcombe resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Blatchcombe?
1,711 violent crimes were recorded in Blatchcombe in the last 12 months — representing 117% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 689 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Blatchcombe last updated?
The crime data for Blatchcombe was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Blatchcombe with other areas?
You can compare Blatchcombe with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.