Barne Barton vs Bideford East-the-Water

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Barne Barton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Bideford East-the-Water Devon & Cornwall Police

      Barne Barton vs Bideford East-the-Water Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Barne Barton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.9% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Bideford East-the-Water
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barne Barton
      B Bideford East-the-Water
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      751
      448
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      488
      443
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.9%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barne Barton
      B Bideford East-the-Water
      Violent Crime
      381 ↑44%
      199 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↑15%
      82 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑47%
      24 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑800%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      17 ↑240%
      9 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↑27%
      48 ↑17%
      Drugs
      23 ↑28%
      5 ↓69%
      Public Order
      46 ↑156%
      26 ↑13%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      33 ↑175%
      26 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑233%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑38%
      9 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bideford East-the-Water is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barne Barton safer than Bideford East-the-Water?

      Barne Barton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Bideford East-the-Water has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 448 crimes. Bideford East-the-Water scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barne Barton vs Bideford East-the-Water?

      Barne Barton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +53.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bideford East-the-Water shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barne Barton and Bideford East-the-Water?

      In Barne Barton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (381 incidents). In Bideford East-the-Water, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barne Barton and Bideford East-the-Water?

      Barne Barton recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bideford East-the-Water recorded 82. 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 Barne Barton vs Bideford East-the-Water?

      Violent crime in Barne Barton totalled 381 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Bideford East-the-Water. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barne Barton and Bideford East-the-Water in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barne Barton recorded 488 crimes (now 751, a change of +53.9%). Bideford East-the-Water recorded 443 crimes previously (now 448, +1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barne Barton and Bideford East-the-Water?

      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. Barne Barton has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Bideford East-the-Water has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barne Barton and Bideford East-the-Water?

      Barne Barton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Bideford East-the-Water 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 Barne Barton and Bideford East-the-Water?

      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 Barne Barton or Bideford East-the-Water on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barne Barton and Bideford East-the-Water. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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