Dawlish Rural vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Dawlish Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Instow, Fremington & Bickington Devon & Cornwall Police

      Dawlish Rural vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Dawlish Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.5% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dawlish Rural
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      473
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      413
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.5%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dawlish Rural
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Violent Crime
      231 ↑16%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↑21%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑63%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓41%
      0
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓22%
      0
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      30 ↑20%
      0
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑180%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dawlish Rural safer than Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Dawlish Rural has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 473 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 Dawlish Rural vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Dawlish Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Dawlish Rural and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      In Dawlish Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (231 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 Dawlish Rural and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Dawlish Rural recorded 74 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 Dawlish Rural vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Violent crime in Dawlish Rural totalled 231 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 Dawlish Rural and Instow, Fremington & Bickington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dawlish Rural recorded 413 crimes (now 473, a change of +14.5%). Instow, Fremington & Bickington recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dawlish Rural 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. Dawlish Rural 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 Dawlish Rural and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dawlish Rural 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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