Barnstaple Forches vs Exwick
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnstaple Forches vs Exwick 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 Exwick?
Barnstaple Forches has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 644 crimes in the last 12 months. Exwick has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 639 crimes. Barnstaple Forches scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Forches vs Exwick?
Barnstaple Forches shows a year-on-year crime trend of +225.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Exwick shows +13.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Forches and Exwick?
In Barnstaple Forches, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 incidents). In Exwick, it is Violent Crime (319 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Forches and Exwick?
Barnstaple Forches recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Exwick recorded 92. 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 Exwick?
Violent crime in Barnstaple Forches totalled 255 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 319 in Exwick. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Forches and Exwick 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%). Exwick recorded 564 crimes previously (now 639, +13.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Forches and Exwick?
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 Exwick has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnstaple Forches and Exwick?
Barnstaple Forches falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Exwick 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 Exwick?
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 Exwick on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Forches and Exwick. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.