Braunton Urban vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Braunton Urban Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Instow, Fremington & Bickington Devon & Cornwall Police

      Braunton Urban vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Braunton Urban
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↑100% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Braunton Urban
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      299
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      337
      1
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↑100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Braunton Urban
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Violent Crime
      131 ↑0%
      2
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑2%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓35%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Burglary
      5 ↓55%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓9%
      0
      Drugs
      4 ↓76%
      0
      Public Order
      13 ↓41%
      0
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑46%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑22%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Braunton Urban safer than Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Braunton Urban has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Instow, Fremington & Bickington has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 2 crimes. Instow, Fremington & Bickington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Braunton Urban vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Braunton Urban shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Instow, Fremington & Bickington shows +100% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Braunton Urban and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      In Braunton Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Instow, Fremington & Bickington, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braunton Urban and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Braunton Urban recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Instow, Fremington & Bickington 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 Braunton Urban vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Violent crime in Braunton Urban totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Instow, Fremington & Bickington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Braunton Urban and Instow, Fremington & Bickington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Braunton Urban recorded 337 crimes (now 299, a change of -11.3%). Instow, Fremington & Bickington recorded 1 crimes previously (now 2, +100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braunton Urban and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      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. Braunton Urban has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Instow, Fremington & Bickington has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Braunton Urban and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Braunton Urban falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Instow, Fremington & Bickington 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 Braunton Urban and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      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 Braunton Urban or Instow, Fremington & Bickington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braunton Urban and Instow, Fremington & Bickington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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