Crime Rate in Bideford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bideford East

The total recorded crimes in Bideford East, Torridge, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bideford East crime rate of 13.32 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bideford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 6
  • West View Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Bideford East has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 13.32 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bideford East)CrimesRank (Bideford East)CrimesRank (Bideford East)
Hartland17 10165 112 1
Bideford North75 1970 1NA NA
Great Torrington26 6294 52 2
Broadheath52 2236 7NA NA
Northam13 13100 141 3
Bideford West32 4344 31 6
Two Rivers & Three Moors14 12167 101 4
Shebbear & Langtree24 8342 4NA NA
Appledore26 5201 8NA NA
Holsworthy24 7272 6NA NA
Westward Ho!19 9186 9NA NA
Monkleigh & Putford14 11150 12NA NA
Bideford South11 15112 13NA NA
Winkleigh11 1479 16NA NA
Milton & Tamarside5 1690 15NA NA

Bideford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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

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

High Crime Locations Bideford East in July 2025

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

1. Clifton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. West View Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Churchill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barton Tors (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ayres Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Merryfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Mines Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B3233 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Brook Field Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chudleigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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