Bideford East-the-Water vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Bideford East-the-Water Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Instow, Fremington & Bickington Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bideford East-the-Water vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Bideford East-the-Water
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Bideford East-the-Water
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      448
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      443
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.1%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bideford East-the-Water
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington
      Violent Crime
      199 ↑5%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓8%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Burglary
      9 ↑13%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑17%
      0
      Drugs
      5 ↓69%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      26 ↑13%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↓55%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Instow, Fremington & Bickington is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bideford East-the-Water safer than Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Bideford East-the-Water has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 448 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 Bideford East-the-Water vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Bideford East-the-Water shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.1% — 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 Bideford East-the-Water and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      In Bideford East-the-Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 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 Bideford East-the-Water and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Bideford East-the-Water recorded 82 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 Bideford East-the-Water vs Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Violent crime in Bideford East-the-Water totalled 199 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 Bideford East-the-Water and Instow, Fremington & Bickington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bideford East-the-Water recorded 443 crimes (now 448, a change of +1.1%). Instow, Fremington & Bickington recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bideford East-the-Water 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. Bideford East-the-Water has a resolution rate of 29% and Instow, Fremington & Bickington has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bideford East-the-Water and Instow, Fremington & Bickington?

      Bideford East-the-Water 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 Bideford East-the-Water 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 Bideford East-the-Water or Instow, Fremington & Bickington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bideford East-the-Water and Instow, Fremington & Bickington. 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.