Barnstaple Newport vs Bodmin St Marys

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Barnstaple Newport Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Bodmin St Marys Devon & Cornwall Police

      Barnstaple Newport vs Bodmin St Marys Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Barnstaple Newport
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      616 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.4% trend
      15.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Bodmin St Marys
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,063 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      12.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnstaple Newport
      B Bodmin St Marys
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      616
      1,063
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      407
      1,042
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.4%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.6%
      12.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnstaple Newport
      B Bodmin St Marys
      Violent Crime
      238 ↑66%
      579 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑14%
      141 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑71%
      48 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑800%
      6 ↓50%
      Burglary
      15 ↑25%
      14 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑56%
      108 ↑24%
      Drugs
      25 ↓4%
      19 ↓46%
      Public Order
      32 ↓3%
      59 ↓13%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      9 ↑350%
      Shoplifting
      102 ↑96%
      50 ↑52%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      10 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      18 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnstaple Newport is the safer choice — scoring 24/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnstaple Newport safer than Bodmin St Marys?

      Barnstaple Newport has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 616 crimes in the last 12 months. Bodmin St Marys has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,063 crimes. Barnstaple Newport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Newport vs Bodmin St Marys?

      Barnstaple Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bodmin St Marys shows +2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Newport and Bodmin St Marys?

      In Barnstaple Newport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Bodmin St Marys, it is Violent Crime (579 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Newport and Bodmin St Marys?

      Barnstaple Newport recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bodmin St Marys recorded 141. 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 Bodmin St Marys?

      Violent crime in Barnstaple Newport totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 579 in Bodmin St Marys. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Newport and Bodmin St Marys 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%). Bodmin St Marys recorded 1,042 crimes previously (now 1,063, +2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Newport and Bodmin St Marys?

      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 Bodmin St Marys has 12.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnstaple Newport and Bodmin St Marys?

      Barnstaple Newport falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Bodmin St Marys 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 Bodmin St Marys?

      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 Bodmin St Marys on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Newport and Bodmin St Marys. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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