Barnstaple Newport vs Berry Head-with-Furzeham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnstaple Newport vs Berry Head-with-Furzeham 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 Newport safer than Berry Head-with-Furzeham?
Barnstaple Newport has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 616 crimes in the last 12 months. Berry Head-with-Furzeham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 800 crimes. Barnstaple Newport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Newport vs Berry Head-with-Furzeham?
Barnstaple Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Berry Head-with-Furzeham shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Newport and Berry Head-with-Furzeham?
In Barnstaple Newport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Berry Head-with-Furzeham, it is Violent Crime (355 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Newport and Berry Head-with-Furzeham?
Barnstaple Newport recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Berry Head-with-Furzeham recorded 117. 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 Newport vs Berry Head-with-Furzeham?
Violent crime in Barnstaple Newport totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 355 in Berry Head-with-Furzeham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Newport and Berry Head-with-Furzeham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnstaple Newport recorded 407 crimes (now 616, a change of +51.4%). Berry Head-with-Furzeham recorded 687 crimes previously (now 800, +16.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Newport and Berry Head-with-Furzeham?
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 Newport has a resolution rate of 15.6% and Berry Head-with-Furzeham has 17.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnstaple Newport and Berry Head-with-Furzeham?
Barnstaple Newport falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Berry Head-with-Furzeham 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 Newport and Berry Head-with-Furzeham?
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 Newport or Berry Head-with-Furzeham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Newport and Berry Head-with-Furzeham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.