Bedminster vs Chipping Sodbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Bedminster Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Chipping Sodbury Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bedminster vs Chipping Sodbury Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Bedminster
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,560 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.6% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Chipping Sodbury
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      430 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedminster
      B Chipping Sodbury
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,560
      430
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,223
      552
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.6%
      ↓22.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedminster
      B Chipping Sodbury
      Violent Crime
      517 ↑23%
      190 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      219 ↑66%
      70 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      154 ↑33%
      29 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      118 ↑5%
      8 ↓75%
      Burglary
      74 ↑45%
      24 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      101 ↑7%
      34 ↓21%
      Drugs
      34 ↑143%
      10 ↑100%
      Public Order
      169 ↑39%
      43 ↓28%
      Robbery
      40 ↑150%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↓11%
      8 ↓65%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑167%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓63%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑65%
      10 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chipping Sodbury is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bedminster safer than Chipping Sodbury?

      Bedminster has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,560 crimes in the last 12 months. Chipping Sodbury has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 430 crimes. Chipping Sodbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bedminster vs Chipping Sodbury?

      Bedminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chipping Sodbury shows -22.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bedminster and Chipping Sodbury?

      In Bedminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (517 incidents). In Chipping Sodbury, it is Violent Crime (190 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bedminster and Chipping Sodbury?

      Bedminster recorded 219 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chipping Sodbury recorded 70. 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 Bedminster vs Chipping Sodbury?

      Violent crime in Bedminster totalled 517 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 190 in Chipping Sodbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bedminster and Chipping Sodbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedminster recorded 1,223 crimes (now 1,560, a change of +27.6%). Chipping Sodbury recorded 552 crimes previously (now 430, -22.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedminster and Chipping Sodbury?

      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. Bedminster has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Chipping Sodbury has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedminster and Chipping Sodbury?

      Bedminster falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Chipping Sodbury 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 Bedminster and Chipping Sodbury?

      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 Bedminster or Chipping Sodbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bedminster and Chipping Sodbury. 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.