Crediton Rural South vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Crediton Rural South Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Instow, Fremington & Bickington Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crediton Rural South vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Crediton Rural South
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crediton Rural South
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      177
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.3%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crediton Rural South
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Violent Crime
      87 ↓13%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓56%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓14%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      0
      Drugs
      1 ↓89%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      14 ↓26%
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓64%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crediton Rural South safer than Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Crediton Rural South has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Instow, Fremington & Bickington has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Instow, Fremington & Bickington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crediton Rural South vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Crediton Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Instow, Fremington & Bickington shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crediton Rural South and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      In Crediton Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (87 incidents). In Instow, Fremington & Bickington, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crediton Rural South and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Crediton Rural South recorded 14 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 Crediton Rural South vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Violent crime in Crediton Rural South totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Instow, Fremington & Bickington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crediton Rural South and Instow, Fremington & Bickington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crediton Rural South recorded 237 crimes (now 177, a change of -25.3%). Instow, Fremington & Bickington recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crediton Rural South 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. Crediton Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Instow, Fremington & Bickington has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crediton Rural South and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Crediton Rural South 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 Crediton Rural South 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 Crediton Rural South or Instow, Fremington & Bickington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crediton Rural South 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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