Ashburton vs Barnstaple Forches
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashburton 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 Ashburton safer than Barnstaple Forches?
Ashburton has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Barnstaple Forches has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 644 crimes. Ashburton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashburton vs Barnstaple Forches?
Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Ashburton and Barnstaple Forches?
In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 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 Ashburton and Barnstaple Forches?
Ashburton recorded 35 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 Ashburton vs Barnstaple Forches?
Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 116 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 Ashburton and Barnstaple Forches in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashburton recorded 295 crimes (now 250, a change of -15.3%). Barnstaple Forches recorded 198 crimes previously (now 644, +225.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton 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. Ashburton has a resolution rate of 0% and Barnstaple Forches has 16.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashburton and Barnstaple Forches?
Ashburton 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 Ashburton 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 Ashburton or Barnstaple Forches on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashburton and Barnstaple Forches. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.