Barnstaple Forches vs Countess Wear & Topsham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnstaple Forches vs Countess Wear & Topsham Results
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnstaple Forches safer than Countess Wear & Topsham?
Barnstaple Forches has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 644 crimes in the last 12 months. Countess Wear & Topsham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 758 crimes. Barnstaple Forches scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Forches vs Countess Wear & Topsham?
Barnstaple Forches shows a year-on-year crime trend of +225.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Countess Wear & Topsham shows +15% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Forches and Countess Wear & Topsham?
In Barnstaple Forches, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 incidents). In Countess Wear & Topsham, it is Violent Crime (324 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Forches and Countess Wear & Topsham?
Barnstaple Forches recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 126. 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 Countess Wear & Topsham?
Violent crime in Barnstaple Forches totalled 255 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 324 in Countess Wear & Topsham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Forches and Countess Wear & Topsham 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%). Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 659 crimes previously (now 758, +15%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Forches and Countess Wear & Topsham?
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 Countess Wear & Topsham has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnstaple Forches and Countess Wear & Topsham?
Barnstaple Forches falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Countess Wear & Topsham 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 Countess Wear & Topsham?
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 Countess Wear & Topsham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Forches and Countess Wear & Topsham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.