Bideford East-the-Water vs Moresk & Tregolls

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Bideford East-the-Water Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Moresk & Tregolls Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bideford East-the-Water vs Moresk & Tregolls Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Bideford East-the-Water
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Moresk & Tregolls
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bideford East-the-Water
      B Moresk & Tregolls
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      448
      366
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      443
      394
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.1%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bideford East-the-Water
      B Moresk & Tregolls
      Violent Crime
      199 ↑5%
      207 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↑3%
      38 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓8%
      22 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      9 ↑13%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑17%
      31 ↓40%
      Drugs
      5 ↓69%
      5 ↓44%
      Public Order
      26 ↑13%
      26 ↑73%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓55%
      14 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moresk & Tregolls is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bideford East-the-Water safer than Moresk & Tregolls?

      Bideford East-the-Water has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 448 crimes in the last 12 months. Moresk & Tregolls has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 366 crimes. Moresk & Tregolls scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bideford East-the-Water vs Moresk & Tregolls?

      Bideford East-the-Water shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Moresk & Tregolls shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bideford East-the-Water and Moresk & Tregolls?

      In Bideford East-the-Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 incidents). In Moresk & Tregolls, it is Violent Crime (207 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bideford East-the-Water and Moresk & Tregolls?

      Bideford East-the-Water recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Moresk & Tregolls recorded 38. 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 Bideford East-the-Water vs Moresk & Tregolls?

      Violent crime in Bideford East-the-Water totalled 199 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 207 in Moresk & Tregolls. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bideford East-the-Water and Moresk & Tregolls in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bideford East-the-Water recorded 443 crimes (now 448, a change of +1.1%). Moresk & Tregolls recorded 394 crimes previously (now 366, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bideford East-the-Water and Moresk & Tregolls?

      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. Bideford East-the-Water has a resolution rate of 29% and Moresk & Tregolls has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bideford East-the-Water and Moresk & Tregolls?

      Bideford East-the-Water falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Moresk & Tregolls 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 Bideford East-the-Water and Moresk & Tregolls?

      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 Bideford East-the-Water or Moresk & Tregolls on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bideford East-the-Water and Moresk & Tregolls. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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