The safety score of St Neot, a Built-Up Area (BUA) in Cornwall, is notably higher than the UK average. St Neot boasts a safety score of 92 out of 100, while the UK average sits at 79. This difference highlights a considerably safer environment for residents.
The key driver of this positive safety score is the area’s crime rate. St Neot's crime rate stands at 35.1 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. In essence, you’re approximately five times less likely to experience crime in St Neot compared to the national average.
Looking at specific crime types, the violent crime rate in St Neot is 15.0 per 1,000 residents. While violence is never desirable, this rate remains lower than what one might expect given the broader UK context.
Comparing St Neot to its neighbouring areas provides further context. Doublebois and Tremar have reported zero incidents per 1,000 residents, indicating exceptionally low crime levels. Dobwalls registers a crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000, still below the UK average. St Cleer, however, has a higher crime rate of 43.7 per 1,000, suggesting variations in safety across the region.
These statistics, taken from data available, paint a picture of St Neot as a relatively safe place to live when compared to the UK as a whole. The substantial difference in both overall crime rate and safety score underscores this distinction. It’s important to remember that these are reported crime statistics and don't account for unreported incidents.