Arwenack & Boslowick vs Sidmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Arwenack & Boslowick Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Sidmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Arwenack & Boslowick vs Sidmouth 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
      14/100
      High Crime
      Sidmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      696 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B Sidmouth
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,048
      696
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      794
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arwenack & Boslowick
      B Sidmouth
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑23%
      344 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↓19%
      86 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑43%
      57 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑100%
      21 ↑31%
      Burglary
      11 ↓39%
      24 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓10%
      59 ↓32%
      Drugs
      12 ↓20%
      15 ↓48%
      Public Order
      52 ↑24%
      35 ↓24%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      187 ↑17%
      21 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑55%
      18 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidmouth is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 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 Sidmouth?

      Arwenack & Boslowick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,048 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidmouth has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 696 crimes. Sidmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arwenack & Boslowick vs Sidmouth?

      Arwenack & Boslowick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidmouth shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arwenack & Boslowick and Sidmouth?

      In Arwenack & Boslowick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Sidmouth, it is Violent Crime (344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arwenack & Boslowick and Sidmouth?

      Arwenack & Boslowick recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidmouth 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 Arwenack & Boslowick vs Sidmouth?

      Violent crime in Arwenack & Boslowick totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 344 in Sidmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arwenack & Boslowick and Sidmouth 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%). Sidmouth recorded 794 crimes previously (now 696, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arwenack & Boslowick and Sidmouth?

      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 Sidmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arwenack & Boslowick and Sidmouth?

      Arwenack & Boslowick falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth?

      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 Sidmouth on a crime map?

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

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