Arwenack & Boslowick vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington

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
      90/100
      Instow, Fremington & Bickington Devon & Cornwall Police

      Arwenack & Boslowick vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington 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
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,048
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑23%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↓19%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑43%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑100%
      0
      Burglary
      11 ↓39%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓10%
      0
      Drugs
      12 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      52 ↑24%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      187 ↑17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↑55%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 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 Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Arwenack & Boslowick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,048 crimes in the last 12 months. Instow, Fremington & Bickington has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Instow, Fremington & Bickington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arwenack & Boslowick vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Arwenack & Boslowick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Instow, Fremington & Bickington shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arwenack & Boslowick and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      In Arwenack & Boslowick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Instow, Fremington & Bickington, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arwenack & Boslowick and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Arwenack & Boslowick recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Instow, Fremington & Bickington recorded 0. 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 Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Violent crime in Arwenack & Boslowick totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Instow, Fremington & Bickington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arwenack & Boslowick and Instow, Fremington & Bickington 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%). Instow, Fremington & Bickington recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arwenack & Boslowick and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      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 Instow, Fremington & Bickington has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arwenack & Boslowick and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Arwenack & Boslowick falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Instow, Fremington & Bickington 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 Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      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 Instow, Fremington & Bickington on a crime map?

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

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