Barnstaple Central Town vs Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnstaple Central Town vs Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh 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 Barnstaple Central Town safer than Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?
Barnstaple Central Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,969 crimes in the last 12 months. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Central Town vs Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?
Barnstaple Central Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Central Town and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?
In Barnstaple Central Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (628 incidents). In Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh, it is Other Theft (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Central Town and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?
Barnstaple Central Town recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh 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 Barnstaple Central Town vs Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?
Violent crime in Barnstaple Central Town totalled 628 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Central Town and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnstaple Central Town recorded 1,794 crimes (now 1,969, a change of +9.8%). Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh recorded 3 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Central Town and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?
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. Barnstaple Central Town has a resolution rate of 15.1% and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnstaple Central Town and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?
Barnstaple Central Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh 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 Barnstaple Central Town and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?
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 Barnstaple Central Town or Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Central Town and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.