Bideford West vs Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bideford West Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bideford West vs Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bideford West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,289 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      16.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bideford West
      B Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,289
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,393
      4
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bideford West
      B Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      Violent Crime
      490 ↓10%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      247 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      76 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑50%
      0
      Burglary
      22 ↓31%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↓12%
      0
      Drugs
      43 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      93 ↑3%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      142 ↑1%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓22%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↓26%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bideford West safer than Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead?

      Bideford West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,289 crimes in the last 12 months. Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bideford West vs Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead?

      Bideford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bideford West and Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead?

      In Bideford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (490 incidents). In Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead, it is Public Order (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bideford West and Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead?

      Bideford West recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead recorded 0. 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 West vs Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead?

      Violent crime in Bideford West totalled 490 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bideford West and Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bideford West recorded 1,393 crimes (now 1,289, a change of -7.5%). Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead recorded 4 crimes previously (now 2, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bideford West and Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 16.8% and Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bideford West and Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead?

      Bideford West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead 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 West and Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead?

      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 West or Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bideford West and Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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