Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs South Petherton

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
      47/100
      South Petherton Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs South Petherton 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
      47/100
      Average
      South Petherton
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      422 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      B South Petherton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,361
      422
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,456
      521
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      B South Petherton
      Violent Crime
      491 ↓11%
      198 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      178 ↓16%
      66 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      150 ↑9%
      29 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↓36%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      65 ↑14%
      12 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↓27%
      35 ↓15%
      Drugs
      29 ↑61%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      113 ↓6%
      35 ↓15%
      Robbery
      16 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      124 ↑75%
      11 ↓73%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Petherton is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 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 South Petherton?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,361 crimes in the last 12 months. South Petherton has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 422 crimes. South Petherton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs South Petherton?

      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. South Petherton shows -19% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and South Petherton?

      In Avonmouth and Shirehampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (491 incidents). In South Petherton, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Avonmouth and Shirehampton and South Petherton?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton recorded 178 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Petherton recorded 66. 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 South Petherton?

      Violent crime in Avonmouth and Shirehampton totalled 491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in South Petherton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and South Petherton 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%). South Petherton recorded 521 crimes previously (now 422, -19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and South Petherton?

      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 South Petherton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Avonmouth and Shirehampton and South Petherton?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. South Petherton 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 South Petherton?

      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 South Petherton on a crime map?

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

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