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Crime in Bideford

Bideford had 517 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 12 Torridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 117% above the middle Torridge area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

EX39, Torridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bideford

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91.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 12Torridge rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common212 in 3 months

Month by month

148 Mar 141 Apr 172 May 166 Jun 179 Jul 172 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bideford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21241%
shoplifting6913%
anti-social behaviour6212%
theft418%
criminal damage367%
public order306%
vehicle crime173%
burglary143%

Bideford against Torridge

TypeBideford per 1,000Middle Torridge areaChange
Violence37.326.5▲ 14%
Burglary2.51▼ 18%
Vehicle crime30▲ 6%
Anti-social behaviour10.92.1▲ 9%
Theft and robbery8.64.7▲ 9%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bideford91.1▲ 12%
Northam65.5▼ 1%
Westward Ho!54.5▼ 4%
Appledore30.8▼ 9%
See every Torridge area ranked on the crime in Torridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bideford a safe area?

Bideford had about 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 12 Torridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bideford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (212), followed by shoplifting (69) and anti-social behaviour (62).