Barnstaple Newport vs Goodrington-with-Roselands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Barnstaple Newport Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Goodrington-with-Roselands Devon & Cornwall Police

      Barnstaple Newport vs Goodrington-with-Roselands 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Goodrington-with-Roselands
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      858 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.7% trend
      15.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnstaple Newport
      B Goodrington-with-Roselands
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      616
      858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      407
      593
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.4%
      ↑44.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.6%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnstaple Newport
      B Goodrington-with-Roselands
      Violent Crime
      238 ↑66%
      346 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑14%
      128 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑71%
      83 ↑51%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑800%
      21 ↓5%
      Burglary
      15 ↑25%
      16 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑56%
      75 ↑47%
      Drugs
      25 ↓4%
      20 ↑0%
      Public Order
      32 ↓3%
      48 ↑100%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      7 ↑600%
      Shoplifting
      102 ↑96%
      81 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      21 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnstaple Newport safer than Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Barnstaple Newport has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 616 crimes in the last 12 months. Goodrington-with-Roselands has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 858 crimes. Barnstaple Newport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Newport vs Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Barnstaple Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Goodrington-with-Roselands shows +44.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Newport and Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      In Barnstaple Newport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Goodrington-with-Roselands, it is Violent Crime (346 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnstaple Newport and Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Barnstaple Newport recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Goodrington-with-Roselands recorded 128. 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 Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Violent crime in Barnstaple Newport totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 346 in Goodrington-with-Roselands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Newport and Goodrington-with-Roselands 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%). Goodrington-with-Roselands recorded 593 crimes previously (now 858, +44.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Newport and Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      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 Goodrington-with-Roselands has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnstaple Newport and Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      Barnstaple Newport falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Goodrington-with-Roselands 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 Goodrington-with-Roselands?

      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 Goodrington-with-Roselands on a crime map?

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

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