Total Crime Rate
22.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ford Rise area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bideford East , and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ford Rise (EX39 5GA) in the last 12 months was 22.8 per 1,000 residents and was 71.4% lower than the Bideford East average (79.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ford Rise (EX39 5GA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bevil Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Devonshire Park (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bideford East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ackland Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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