Alphington vs Barnstaple Forches
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alphington vs Barnstaple Forches 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 Alphington safer than Barnstaple Forches?
Alphington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,334 crimes in the last 12 months. Barnstaple Forches has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 644 crimes. Barnstaple Forches scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alphington vs Barnstaple Forches?
Alphington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Barnstaple Forches shows +225.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alphington and Barnstaple Forches?
In Alphington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (428 incidents). In Barnstaple Forches, it is Violent Crime (255 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alphington and Barnstaple Forches?
Alphington recorded 158 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Barnstaple Forches recorded 86. 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 Alphington vs Barnstaple Forches?
Violent crime in Alphington totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 255 in Barnstaple Forches. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alphington and Barnstaple Forches in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alphington recorded 976 crimes (now 1,334, a change of +36.7%). Barnstaple Forches recorded 198 crimes previously (now 644, +225.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alphington and Barnstaple Forches?
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. Alphington has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Barnstaple Forches has 16.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alphington and Barnstaple Forches?
Alphington falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Barnstaple Forches 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 Alphington and Barnstaple Forches?
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 Alphington or Barnstaple Forches on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alphington and Barnstaple Forches. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.