Barnstaple Forches vs Roundham-with-Hyde

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Barnstaple Forches Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Roundham-with-Hyde Devon & Cornwall Police

      Barnstaple Forches vs Roundham-with-Hyde Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Barnstaple Forches
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      644 crimes / 12m
      ↑225.3% trend
      16.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Roundham-with-Hyde
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,913 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      12.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnstaple Forches
      B Roundham-with-Hyde
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      644
      1,913
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      198
      1,846
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑225.3%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.1%
      12.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnstaple Forches
      B Roundham-with-Hyde
      Violent Crime
      255 ↑136%
      756 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      86 ↑169%
      310 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑200%
      146 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑200%
      35 ↓27%
      Burglary
      10 ↑150%
      41 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑400%
      158 ↑18%
      Drugs
      21 ↑91%
      46 ↓40%
      Public Order
      48 ↑300%
      92 ↑10%
      Robbery
      7
      10 ↓41%
      Shoplifting
      107
      250 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      18 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      6
      19 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑38%
      27 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnstaple Forches is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnstaple Forches safer than Roundham-with-Hyde?

      Barnstaple Forches has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 644 crimes in the last 12 months. Roundham-with-Hyde has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,913 crimes. Barnstaple Forches scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Forches vs Roundham-with-Hyde?

      Barnstaple Forches shows a year-on-year crime trend of +225.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Roundham-with-Hyde shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Forches and Roundham-with-Hyde?

      In Barnstaple Forches, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 incidents). In Roundham-with-Hyde, it is Violent Crime (756 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Forches and Roundham-with-Hyde?

      Barnstaple Forches recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roundham-with-Hyde recorded 310. 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 Roundham-with-Hyde?

      Violent crime in Barnstaple Forches totalled 255 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 756 in Roundham-with-Hyde. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Forches and Roundham-with-Hyde 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%). Roundham-with-Hyde recorded 1,846 crimes previously (now 1,913, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Forches and Roundham-with-Hyde?

      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 Roundham-with-Hyde has 12.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnstaple Forches and Roundham-with-Hyde?

      Barnstaple Forches falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Roundham-with-Hyde 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 Roundham-with-Hyde?

      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 Roundham-with-Hyde on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Forches and Roundham-with-Hyde. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.