Barnstaple Central Town vs St Columb Major

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Barnstaple Central Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      St Columb Major Devon & Cornwall Police

      Barnstaple Central Town vs St Columb Major Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Barnstaple Central Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,969 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      15.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      St Columb Major
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      656 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnstaple Central Town
      B St Columb Major
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,969
      656
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,794
      681
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.8%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.1%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnstaple Central Town
      B St Columb Major
      Violent Crime
      628 ↑17%
      312 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      287 ↓24%
      64 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      107 ↑37%
      59 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑11%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      41 ↓7%
      18 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↓17%
      65 ↑44%
      Drugs
      58 ↓6%
      14 ↑8%
      Public Order
      140 ↑2%
      31 ↓9%
      Robbery
      26 ↑550%
      3
      Shoplifting
      426 ↑39%
      54 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↑67%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓5%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑61%
      19 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Columb Major is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnstaple Central Town safer than St Columb Major?

      Barnstaple Central Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,969 crimes in the last 12 months. St Columb Major has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 656 crimes. St Columb Major scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Central Town vs St Columb Major?

      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. St Columb Major shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Central Town and St Columb Major?

      In Barnstaple Central Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (628 incidents). In St Columb Major, it is Violent Crime (312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Central Town and St Columb Major?

      Barnstaple Central Town recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Columb Major recorded 64. 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 St Columb Major?

      Violent crime in Barnstaple Central Town totalled 628 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 312 in St Columb Major. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Central Town and St Columb Major 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%). St Columb Major recorded 681 crimes previously (now 656, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Central Town and St Columb Major?

      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 St Columb Major has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnstaple Central Town and St Columb Major?

      Barnstaple Central Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Columb Major 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 St Columb Major?

      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 St Columb Major on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Central Town and St Columb Major. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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