Barnstaple Forches vs Efford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnstaple Forches vs Efford 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 Efford?
Barnstaple Forches has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 644 crimes in the last 12 months. Efford has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 952 crimes. Barnstaple Forches scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Forches vs Efford?
Barnstaple Forches shows a year-on-year crime trend of +225.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Efford shows +9.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Forches and Efford?
In Barnstaple Forches, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 incidents). In Efford, it is Violent Crime (423 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Forches and Efford?
Barnstaple Forches recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Efford recorded 118. 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 Efford?
Violent crime in Barnstaple Forches totalled 255 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 423 in Efford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Forches and Efford 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%). Efford recorded 870 crimes previously (now 952, +9.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Forches and Efford?
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 Efford has 19.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnstaple Forches and Efford?
Barnstaple Forches falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Efford 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 Efford?
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 Efford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Forches and Efford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.