Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead vs Sidmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Sidmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead vs Sidmouth Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Sidmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      696 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      B Sidmouth
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2
      696
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4
      794
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead
      B Sidmouth
      Violent Crime
      0
      344 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      86 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      57 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      21 ↑31%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      24 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      59 ↓32%
      Drugs
      0
      15 ↓48%
      Public Order
      2 ↑100%
      35 ↓24%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      21 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      0
      18 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead safer than Sidmouth?

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 2 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidmouth has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 696 crimes. Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead vs Sidmouth?

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidmouth shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Sidmouth?

      In Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Public Order (2 incidents). In Sidmouth, it is Violent Crime (344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Sidmouth?

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidmouth recorded 86. 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 Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead vs Sidmouth?

      Violent crime in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead totalled 0 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 344 in Sidmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Sidmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead recorded 4 crimes (now 2, a change of -50%). Sidmouth recorded 794 crimes previously (now 696, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Sidmouth?

      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. Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead has a resolution rate of 0% and Sidmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Sidmouth?

      Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Sidmouth 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 Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead and Sidmouth?

      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 Bovey Tracey & Moretonhampstead or Sidmouth on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.