Bridgwater Town Centre vs Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bridgwater Town Centre Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bridgwater Town Centre vs Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bridgwater Town Centre
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,369 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.8% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgwater Town Centre
      B Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,369
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,860
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.8%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgwater Town Centre
      B Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh
      Violent Crime
      1,298 ↑26%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      589 ↑18%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      168 ↑18%
      2
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑28%
      0
      Burglary
      67 ↑22%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      65 ↑25%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      376 ↑13%
      0
      Robbery
      72 ↑64%
      0
      Shoplifting
      396 ↓5%
      0
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑11%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑58%
      0
      Other Crime
      39 ↑44%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgwater Town Centre safer than Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?

      Bridgwater Town Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,369 crimes in the last 12 months. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgwater Town Centre vs Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?

      Bridgwater Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgwater Town Centre and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?

      In Bridgwater Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,298 incidents). In Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh, it is Other Theft (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgwater Town Centre and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?

      Bridgwater Town Centre recorded 589 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh 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 Bridgwater Town Centre vs Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?

      Violent crime in Bridgwater Town Centre totalled 1,298 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgwater Town Centre and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgwater Town Centre recorded 2,860 crimes (now 3,369, a change of +17.8%). Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh recorded 3 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgwater Town Centre and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?

      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. Bridgwater Town Centre has a resolution rate of 25.1% and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgwater Town Centre and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?

      Bridgwater Town Centre falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh 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 Bridgwater Town Centre and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh?

      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 Bridgwater Town Centre or Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridgwater Town Centre and Budleigh & Bicton, & Raleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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