Bideford West vs Torre & Upton

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
      8/100
      Torre & Upton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bideford West vs Torre & Upton 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Torre & Upton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      6,155 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      16.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bideford West
      B Torre & Upton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,289
      6,155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,393
      6,679
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.8%
      16.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bideford West
      B Torre & Upton
      Violent Crime
      490 ↓10%
      2,606 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      247 ↓15%
      998 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      76 ↑29%
      434 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑50%
      155 ↓30%
      Burglary
      22 ↓31%
      145 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↓12%
      528 ↓15%
      Drugs
      43 ↑0%
      256 ↓25%
      Public Order
      93 ↑3%
      330 ↓17%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      54 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      142 ↑1%
      407 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓22%
      48 ↓45%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      19 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      79 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓26%
      96 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bideford West is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bideford West safer than Torre & Upton?

      Bideford West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,289 crimes in the last 12 months. Torre & Upton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,155 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bideford West vs Torre & Upton?

      Bideford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Torre & Upton shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bideford West and Torre & Upton?

      In Bideford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (490 incidents). In Torre & Upton, it is Violent Crime (2,606 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bideford West and Torre & Upton?

      Bideford West recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torre & Upton recorded 998. 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 Torre & Upton?

      Violent crime in Bideford West totalled 490 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,606 in Torre & Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bideford West and Torre & Upton 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%). Torre & Upton recorded 6,679 crimes previously (now 6,155, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bideford West and Torre & Upton?

      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 Torre & Upton has 16.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bideford West and Torre & Upton?

      Bideford West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Torre & Upton 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 Torre & Upton?

      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 Torre & Upton on a crime map?

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

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