Barnstaple Forches vs St Marys-with-Summercombe

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
      34/100
      St Marys-with-Summercombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Barnstaple Forches vs St Marys-with-Summercombe 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
      34/100
      Below Average
      St Marys-with-Summercombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.7% trend
      16.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnstaple Forches
      B St Marys-with-Summercombe
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      644
      448
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      198
      365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑225.3%
      ↑22.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.1%
      16.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnstaple Forches
      B St Marys-with-Summercombe
      Violent Crime
      255 ↑136%
      220 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      86 ↑169%
      55 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑200%
      34 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑200%
      9 ↑200%
      Burglary
      10 ↑150%
      21 ↑163%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑400%
      47 ↑74%
      Drugs
      21 ↑91%
      5 ↓67%
      Public Order
      48 ↑300%
      20 ↑11%
      Robbery
      7
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      107
      16 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑38%
      11 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Marys-with-Summercombe is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 20/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnstaple Forches safer than St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Barnstaple Forches has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 644 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marys-with-Summercombe has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 448 crimes. St Marys-with-Summercombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Forches vs St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Barnstaple Forches shows a year-on-year crime trend of +225.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Marys-with-Summercombe shows +22.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Forches and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      In Barnstaple Forches, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 incidents). In St Marys-with-Summercombe, it is Violent Crime (220 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Forches and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Barnstaple Forches recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marys-with-Summercombe recorded 55. 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 St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Violent crime in Barnstaple Forches totalled 255 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 220 in St Marys-with-Summercombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Forches and St Marys-with-Summercombe 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%). St Marys-with-Summercombe recorded 365 crimes previously (now 448, +22.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Forches and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      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 St Marys-with-Summercombe has 16.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnstaple Forches and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Barnstaple Forches falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Marys-with-Summercombe 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 St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      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 St Marys-with-Summercombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Forches and St Marys-with-Summercombe. 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.