Crime Rate in Bideford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bideford East

The total recorded crimes in Bideford East, Torridge, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bideford East crime rate of 17.21 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bideford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Tors with total crimes: 9
  • Southfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Torridge.

    • 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 areas in the Torridge.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bideford East has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 17.21 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bideford East)CrimesRank (Bideford East)CrimesRank (Bideford East)
Hartland17 12165 112 1
Bideford North69 1970 1NA NA
Great Torrington25 6294 52 2
Northam12 15100 141 3
Bideford West28 5344 31 6
Shebbear & Langtree36 3342 4NA NA
Two Rivers & Three Moors15 13167 101 4
Holsworthy32 4272 6NA NA
Broadheath22 7236 7NA NA
Appledore21 8201 8NA NA
Westward Ho!20 10186 9NA NA
Milton & Tamarside20 990 15NA NA
Monkleigh & Putford19 11150 12NA NA
Bideford South11 16112 13NA NA
Winkleigh13 1479 16NA NA

Bideford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 202416
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bideford East in May 2025

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

1. Barton Tors (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Southfield Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ayres Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Honey Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Alverdiscott Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Avon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Biddiblack Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rogers Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Station Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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