Bath City South vs Wells City

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bath City South Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wells City Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bath City South vs Wells City Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bath City South
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,111 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wells City
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,062 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      36.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bath City South
      B Wells City
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,111
      1,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,992
      979
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6%
      ↑8.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      36.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bath City South
      B Wells City
      Violent Crime
      743 ↑5%
      402 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      300 ↑3%
      148 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      135 ↑24%
      47 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓57%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      88 ↑10%
      35 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↓11%
      71 ↑9%
      Drugs
      21 ↑5%
      13 ↑8%
      Public Order
      187 ↑3%
      107 ↑8%
      Robbery
      42 ↑83%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      394 ↑25%
      173 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑75%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓29%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑15%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells City is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bath City South safer than Wells City?

      Bath City South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,111 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells City has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,062 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bath City South vs Wells City?

      Bath City South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wells City shows +8.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bath City South and Wells City?

      In Bath City South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (743 incidents). In Wells City, it is Violent Crime (402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bath City South and Wells City?

      Bath City South recorded 300 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells City recorded 148. 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 Bath City South vs Wells City?

      Violent crime in Bath City South totalled 743 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 402 in Wells City. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bath City South and Wells City in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bath City South recorded 1,992 crimes (now 2,111, a change of +6%). Wells City recorded 979 crimes previously (now 1,062, +8.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bath City South and Wells City?

      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. Bath City South has a resolution rate of 33.2% and Wells City has 36.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bath City South and Wells City?

      Bath City South falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wells City 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 Bath City South and Wells City?

      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 Bath City South or Wells City on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bath City South and Wells City. 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.