Bideford East-the-Water vs Padstow & St Merryn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bideford East-the-Water vs Padstow & St Merryn 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 Bideford East-the-Water safer than Padstow & St Merryn?
Bideford East-the-Water has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 448 crimes in the last 12 months. Padstow & St Merryn has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 26 crimes. Padstow & St Merryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bideford East-the-Water vs Padstow & St Merryn?
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. Padstow & St Merryn shows -23.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bideford East-the-Water and Padstow & St Merryn?
In Bideford East-the-Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 incidents). In Padstow & St Merryn, it is Violent Crime (20 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bideford East-the-Water and Padstow & St Merryn?
Bideford East-the-Water recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Padstow & St Merryn recorded 1. 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 Padstow & St Merryn?
Violent crime in Bideford East-the-Water totalled 199 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Padstow & St Merryn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bideford East-the-Water and Padstow & St Merryn 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%). Padstow & St Merryn recorded 34 crimes previously (now 26, -23.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bideford East-the-Water and Padstow & St Merryn?
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 Padstow & St Merryn has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bideford East-the-Water and Padstow & St Merryn?
Bideford East-the-Water falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Padstow & St Merryn 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 Padstow & St Merryn?
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 Padstow & St Merryn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bideford East-the-Water and Padstow & St Merryn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.