The question of how Dartington's crime rate compares to Totnes is a valid one, and the data reveals a significant difference. Dartington, a Built-Up Area (BUA) located in South Hams, exhibits a crime rate of 43.8 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is considerably lower than Totnes, which reports a crime rate of 74.3 incidents per 1,000 residents.
To put these figures into context, the UK average crime rate stands at 91.6 incidents per 1,000 people. Therefore, Dartington is significantly safer than the national average, while Totnes’s rate is higher, albeit still within a reasonable range. Broadhempston has a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000, while Buckfastleigh reports 64.6 per 1,000, and Ipplepen demonstrates a crime rate of 30.2 per 1,000. This demonstrates a wide range of crime rates across the local area.
Beyond the raw crime rate numbers, safety scores offer another perspective. Dartington boasts a safety score of 90 out of 100, significantly higher than the UK average of 79. This suggests residents generally perceive Dartington as a safe place to live. Totnes' safety score has not been provided in the data.
It’s important to remember that crime rates are just one factor in assessing an area's safety. Reporting methods and local demographics can also influence these statistics. However, based solely on the available data, Dartington demonstrates a considerably lower crime rate and a higher perceived safety score when compared to Totnes.