Ashcombe vs Somerton and Langport

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Ashcombe Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Somerton and Langport Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Ashcombe vs Somerton and Langport Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Ashcombe
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,846 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.4% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Somerton and Langport
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      866 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashcombe
      B Somerton and Langport
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,846
      866
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,324
      769
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.4%
      ↑12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashcombe
      B Somerton and Langport
      Violent Crime
      806 ↑42%
      408 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      297 ↑58%
      93 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑44%
      51 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓2%
      20 ↓9%
      Burglary
      57 ↑2%
      28 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↑20%
      49 ↓20%
      Drugs
      56 ↑180%
      19 ↑217%
      Public Order
      220 ↑38%
      73 ↓1%
      Robbery
      21 ↑91%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑8%
      86 ↑146%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓14%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑56%
      28 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Somerton and Langport is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashcombe safer than Somerton and Langport?

      Ashcombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,846 crimes in the last 12 months. Somerton and Langport has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 866 crimes. Somerton and Langport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashcombe vs Somerton and Langport?

      Ashcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Somerton and Langport shows +12.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashcombe and Somerton and Langport?

      In Ashcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (806 incidents). In Somerton and Langport, it is Violent Crime (408 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashcombe and Somerton and Langport?

      Ashcombe recorded 297 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Somerton and Langport recorded 93. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashcombe vs Somerton and Langport?

      Violent crime in Ashcombe totalled 806 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 408 in Somerton and Langport. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashcombe and Somerton and Langport in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashcombe recorded 1,324 crimes (now 1,846, a change of +39.4%). Somerton and Langport recorded 769 crimes previously (now 866, +12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashcombe and Somerton and Langport?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashcombe has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Somerton and Langport has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashcombe and Somerton and Langport?

      Ashcombe falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Somerton and Langport is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashcombe and Somerton and Langport?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashcombe or Somerton and Langport on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashcombe and Somerton and Langport. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.