Barnstaple Newport vs Honicknowle
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnstaple Newport vs Honicknowle 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 Honicknowle?
Barnstaple Newport has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 616 crimes in the last 12 months. Honicknowle has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,256 crimes. Barnstaple Newport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnstaple Newport vs Honicknowle?
Barnstaple Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Honicknowle shows +14.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnstaple Newport and Honicknowle?
In Barnstaple Newport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Honicknowle, 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 Honicknowle?
Barnstaple Newport recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Honicknowle recorded 209. 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 Honicknowle?
Violent crime in Barnstaple Newport totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 579 in Honicknowle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnstaple Newport and Honicknowle 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%). Honicknowle recorded 1,100 crimes previously (now 1,256, +14.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Newport and Honicknowle?
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 Honicknowle has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnstaple Newport and Honicknowle?
Barnstaple Newport falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Honicknowle 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 Honicknowle?
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 Honicknowle on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Newport and Honicknowle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.