Crime Rate in Bideford West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bideford West

The total recorded crimes in Bideford West, Torridge, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bideford West crime rate of 5.46 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 West, encompassing approximately 5,127 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bideford West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pridham Place with total crimes: 5
  • Bailey Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bideford West?

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

  • Relative to Torridge:

    • In 2024, Bideford West reported a higher crime volume than the Torridge average, with 344 crimes compared to 261. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bideford West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Torridge.

    • In 2023, Bideford West 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 West witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other areas in the Torridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bideford West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bideford West has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Torridge, UK

In 2024, the total Bideford West crimes were 344. The crime rate of Bideford West in 2024 was 67.09 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Torridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bideford West were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.20 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Torridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bideford West)CrimesRank (Bideford West)CrimesRank (Bideford West)
Hartland17 12165 112 1
Bideford North69 1970 1NA NA
Great Torrington25 6294 52 2
Bideford East53 2467 21 5
Northam12 15100 141 3
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202513
February 202517
January 202511
December 202413
November 202418
October 202416
September 202415
August 202416
July 202411
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bideford West in May 2025

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

1. Pridham Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bailey Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Stucley Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Backaborough Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Clovelly Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Montague Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Colwill Walk (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Meadow Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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