Bedminster vs Southmead

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
      2/100
      Southmead Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bedminster vs Southmead 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Southmead
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,331 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.2% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedminster
      B Southmead
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,560
      2,331
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,223
      1,605
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.6%
      ↑45.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedminster
      B Southmead
      Violent Crime
      517 ↑23%
      856 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      219 ↑66%
      239 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      154 ↑33%
      146 ↑106%
      Vehicle Crime
      118 ↑5%
      152 ↑103%
      Burglary
      74 ↑45%
      85 ↑77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      101 ↑7%
      167 ↑44%
      Drugs
      34 ↑143%
      71 ↑145%
      Public Order
      169 ↑39%
      214 ↑31%
      Robbery
      40 ↑150%
      42 ↑147%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↓11%
      298 ↑187%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑167%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓63%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑65%
      40 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bedminster is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bedminster safer than Southmead?

      Bedminster has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,560 crimes in the last 12 months. Southmead has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,331 crimes. Bedminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bedminster vs Southmead?

      Bedminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southmead shows +45.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bedminster and Southmead?

      In Bedminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (517 incidents). In Southmead, it is Violent Crime (856 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bedminster and Southmead?

      Bedminster recorded 219 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southmead recorded 239. 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 Southmead?

      Violent crime in Bedminster totalled 517 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 856 in Southmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bedminster and Southmead 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%). Southmead recorded 1,605 crimes previously (now 2,331, +45.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedminster and Southmead?

      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 Southmead has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedminster and Southmead?

      Bedminster falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Southmead 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 Southmead?

      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 Southmead on a crime map?

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