Crime Rate in Bideford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bideford East

The total recorded crimes in Bideford East, Torridge, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bideford East crime rate of 14.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bideford East, encompassing approximately 3,079 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Bideford East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Barton Tors with total crimes: 6
  • Alverdiscott Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bideford East?

To understand the safety of Bideford East, we need to analyze Bideford East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Torridge:

    • In 2024, Bideford East reported a higher crime volume than the Torridge average, with 467 crimes compared to 261. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bideford East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bideford East had fewer crimes than the Torridge average, with 1 crimes compared to 1. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bideford East witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torridge, Bideford East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bideford East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bideford East has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 14.94 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Torridge, UK

In 2024, the total Bideford East crimes were 467. The crime rate of Bideford East in 2024 was 151.66 (year) or 12.64 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Torridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bideford East were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.32 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Torridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torridge)CrimesRank (Torridge)CrimesRank (Torridge)
Hartland15 10165 112 1
Bideford North74 1970 1NA NA
Great Torrington42 3294 52 2
Northam6 15100 141 3
Bideford West28 6344 31 6
Two Rivers & Three Moors15 11167 101 4
Shebbear & Langtree30 5342 4NA NA
Holsworthy34 4272 6NA NA
Broadheath21 9236 7NA NA
Westward Ho!25 7186 9NA NA
Appledore23 8201 8NA NA
Monkleigh & Putford8 14150 12NA NA
Milton & Tamarside9 1290 15NA NA
Bideford South3 16112 13NA NA
Winkleigh9 1379 16NA NA

Bideford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 202416
June 202418
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202522
December 20247
November 202413
October 202417
September 202411
August 202410
July 202433
June 202438
May 202421
April 202415

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bideford East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bideford East postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Barton Tors (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
3. Alverdiscott Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coates Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sentry Corner (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Southfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. B3233 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chudleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Alverdiscott Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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