Arwenack & Boslowick vs Barnstaple Central Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Arwenack & Boslowick Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Barnstaple Central Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Arwenack & Boslowick vs Barnstaple Central Town Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Arwenack & Boslowick
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,048 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Barnstaple Central Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,969 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      15.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B Barnstaple Central Town
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,048
      1,969
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      1,794
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↑9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      15.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B Barnstaple Central Town
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑23%
      628 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↓19%
      287 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑43%
      107 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑100%
      20 ↑11%
      Burglary
      11 ↓39%
      41 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓10%
      137 ↓17%
      Drugs
      12 ↓20%
      58 ↓6%
      Public Order
      52 ↑24%
      140 ↑2%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      26 ↑550%
      Shoplifting
      187 ↑17%
      426 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      20 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      24 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      18 ↓5%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑55%
      37 ↑61%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arwenack & Boslowick is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arwenack & Boslowick safer than Barnstaple Central Town?

      Arwenack & Boslowick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,048 crimes in the last 12 months. Barnstaple Central Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,969 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arwenack & Boslowick vs Barnstaple Central Town?

      Arwenack & Boslowick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Barnstaple Central Town shows +9.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arwenack & Boslowick and Barnstaple Central Town?

      In Arwenack & Boslowick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Barnstaple Central Town, it is Violent Crime (628 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arwenack & Boslowick and Barnstaple Central Town?

      Arwenack & Boslowick recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Barnstaple Central Town recorded 287. 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 Arwenack & Boslowick vs Barnstaple Central Town?

      Violent crime in Arwenack & Boslowick totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 628 in Barnstaple Central Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arwenack & Boslowick and Barnstaple Central Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arwenack & Boslowick recorded 961 crimes (now 1,048, a change of +9.1%). Barnstaple Central Town recorded 1,794 crimes previously (now 1,969, +9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arwenack & Boslowick and Barnstaple Central Town?

      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. Arwenack & Boslowick has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Barnstaple Central Town has 15.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arwenack & Boslowick and Barnstaple Central Town?

      Arwenack & Boslowick falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Barnstaple Central Town 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 Arwenack & Boslowick and Barnstaple Central Town?

      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 Arwenack & Boslowick or Barnstaple Central Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arwenack & Boslowick and Barnstaple Central Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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