The question of whether specific areas within Barnstaple experience higher rates of violent crime is a valid concern. Data for Barnstaple in North Devon (BUA) reveals a crime rate of 127.3 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is notably higher than the United Kingdom's average crime rate of 91.6 per 1,000. The population of Barnstaple BUA is 29,465.
It's important to understand that a higher crime rate doesn't automatically pinpoint specific 'hotspots'. The provided data represents the overall crime rate for the entire Barnstaple BUA, and granular details about specific neighbourhoods or streets aren't available within this data set. The safety score for Barnstaple is 71/100, which is also below the UK average of 79. This suggests a lower perceived level of safety compared to other areas of the country.
While this data doesn't identify particular areas with increased crime, it does highlight that Barnstaple, as a whole, experiences more crime than the average for the UK. Further investigation would require access to more detailed, localised crime data, which is often managed and released by local policing authorities. Such data might break down crime incidents by neighbourhood or street, offering a more precise picture of crime distribution. It's also worth noting that crime rates can fluctuate, and this data represents a snapshot in time.
If you are concerned about crime in a particular area of Barnstaple, we recommend contacting Devon and Cornwall Police for more localised information and community safety initiatives. They may have specific details about crime trends in different neighbourhoods and advice for residents.