Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Avonmouth and Shirehampton Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green 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
      13/100
      High Crime
      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,556 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      B Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,361
      1,556
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,456
      1,986
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      B Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      Violent Crime
      491 ↓11%
      681 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      178 ↓16%
      240 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      150 ↑9%
      83 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↓36%
      44 ↓56%
      Burglary
      65 ↑14%
      82 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↓27%
      110 ↓23%
      Drugs
      29 ↑61%
      31 ↓6%
      Public Order
      113 ↓6%
      127 ↓32%
      Robbery
      16 ↑33%
      24 ↑140%
      Shoplifting
      124 ↑75%
      75 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      12 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      41 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Avonmouth and Shirehampton safer than Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,361 crimes in the last 12 months. Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 1,556 crimes. Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green?

      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. Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green shows -21.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green?

      In Avonmouth and Shirehampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (491 incidents). In Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green, it is Violent Crime (681 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton recorded 178 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green recorded 240. 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green?

      Violent crime in Avonmouth and Shirehampton totalled 491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 681 in Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green 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%). Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green recorded 1,986 crimes previously (now 1,556, -21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green?

      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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green?

      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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green on a crime map?

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

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