Bideford West vs Combe Martin
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bideford West vs Combe Martin 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 West safer than Combe Martin?
Bideford West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,289 crimes in the last 12 months. Combe Martin has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 118 crimes. Combe Martin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bideford West vs Combe Martin?
Bideford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Combe Martin shows -22.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bideford West and Combe Martin?
In Bideford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (490 incidents). In Combe Martin, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bideford West and Combe Martin?
Bideford West recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Combe Martin recorded 14. 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 Combe Martin?
Violent crime in Bideford West totalled 490 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Combe Martin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bideford West and Combe Martin 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%). Combe Martin recorded 153 crimes previously (now 118, -22.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bideford West and Combe Martin?
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 Combe Martin has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bideford West and Combe Martin?
Bideford West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Combe Martin 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 Combe Martin?
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 Combe Martin on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bideford West and Combe Martin. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.