Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Backwell and Wrington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Avonmouth and Shirehampton Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Backwell and Wrington Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Backwell and Wrington Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,361 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Backwell and Wrington
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      B Backwell and Wrington
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,361
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,456
      440
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓29.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      B Backwell and Wrington
      Violent Crime
      491 ↓11%
      104 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      178 ↓16%
      26 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      150 ↑9%
      44 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↓36%
      12 ↓43%
      Burglary
      65 ↑14%
      23 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↓27%
      22 ↓12%
      Drugs
      29 ↑61%
      4 ↑33%
      Public Order
      113 ↓6%
      24 ↓29%
      Robbery
      16 ↑33%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      124 ↑75%
      35 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      7 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Backwell and Wrington is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Avonmouth and Shirehampton safer than Backwell and Wrington?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,361 crimes in the last 12 months. Backwell and Wrington has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 312 crimes. Backwell and Wrington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Backwell and Wrington?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Backwell and Wrington shows -29.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Backwell and Wrington?

      In Avonmouth and Shirehampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (491 incidents). In Backwell and Wrington, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Backwell and Wrington?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton recorded 178 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Backwell and Wrington recorded 26. 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 Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Backwell and Wrington?

      Violent crime in Avonmouth and Shirehampton totalled 491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Backwell and Wrington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Backwell and Wrington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Avonmouth and Shirehampton recorded 1,456 crimes (now 1,361, a change of -6.5%). Backwell and Wrington recorded 440 crimes previously (now 312, -29.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Backwell and Wrington?

      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. Avonmouth and Shirehampton has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Backwell and Wrington has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Backwell and Wrington?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Backwell and Wrington 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 Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Backwell and Wrington?

      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 Avonmouth and Shirehampton or Backwell and Wrington on a crime map?

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

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