Barnstaple Forches vs Churston-with-Galmpton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnstaple Forches vs Churston-with-Galmpton 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 Forches safer than Churston-with-Galmpton?
Barnstaple Forches has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 644 crimes in the last 12 months. Churston-with-Galmpton has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 207 crimes. Churston-with-Galmpton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Forches vs Churston-with-Galmpton?
Barnstaple Forches shows a year-on-year crime trend of +225.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Churston-with-Galmpton shows -29.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Forches and Churston-with-Galmpton?
In Barnstaple Forches, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 incidents). In Churston-with-Galmpton, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Forches and Churston-with-Galmpton?
Barnstaple Forches recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Churston-with-Galmpton recorded 42. 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 Forches vs Churston-with-Galmpton?
Violent crime in Barnstaple Forches totalled 255 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Churston-with-Galmpton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Forches and Churston-with-Galmpton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnstaple Forches recorded 198 crimes (now 644, a change of +225.3%). Churston-with-Galmpton recorded 295 crimes previously (now 207, -29.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Forches and Churston-with-Galmpton?
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 Forches has a resolution rate of 16.1% and Churston-with-Galmpton has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnstaple Forches and Churston-with-Galmpton?
Barnstaple Forches falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Churston-with-Galmpton 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 Forches and Churston-with-Galmpton?
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 Forches or Churston-with-Galmpton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Forches and Churston-with-Galmpton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.