Alphington vs Barnstaple Forches

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Alphington Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Barnstaple Forches Devon & Cornwall Police

      Alphington vs Barnstaple Forches Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alphington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,334 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.7% trend
      29.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Barnstaple Forches
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      644 crimes / 12m
      ↑225.3% trend
      16.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alphington
      B Barnstaple Forches
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,334
      644
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      976
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.7%
      ↑225.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      16.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alphington
      B Barnstaple Forches
      Violent Crime
      324 ↑27%
      255 ↑136%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      158 ↑10%
      86 ↑169%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓1%
      30 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑21%
      6 ↑200%
      Burglary
      61 ↑13%
      10 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↑13%
      50 ↑400%
      Drugs
      30 ↑76%
      21 ↑91%
      Public Order
      70 ↑75%
      48 ↑300%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      7
      Shoplifting
      428 ↑71%
      107
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑800%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      6
      Other Crime
      20 ↑100%
      11 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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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.

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