Bishopston vs Pensford and Chew Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bishopston Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Pensford and Chew Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bishopston vs Pensford and Chew Valley Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bishopston
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,428 crimes / 12m
      ↑118.2% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Pensford and Chew Valley
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,428
      242
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,113
      285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑118.2%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Violent Crime
      885 ↑96%
      74 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      225 ↑145%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      142 ↑149%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      272 ↑141%
      19 ↑12%
      Burglary
      127 ↑170%
      13 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      217 ↑168%
      12 ↓40%
      Drugs
      41 ↑116%
      10 ↑100%
      Public Order
      199 ↑72%
      14 ↓42%
      Robbery
      27 ↑50%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      170 ↑347%
      18 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓25%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑86%
      1
      Other Crime
      69 ↑33%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pensford and Chew Valley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,428 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensford and Chew Valley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 242 crimes. Pensford and Chew Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +118.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensford and Chew Valley shows -15.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (885 incidents). In Pensford and Chew Valley, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Bishopston recorded 225 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 46. 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 Bishopston vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 885 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Pensford and Chew Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Pensford and Chew Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopston recorded 1,113 crimes (now 2,428, a change of +118.2%). Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 285 crimes previously (now 242, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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. Bishopston has a resolution rate of 38.2% and Pensford and Chew Valley has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Bishopston falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Pensford and Chew Valley 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 Bishopston and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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 Bishopston or Pensford and Chew Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopston and Pensford and Chew Valley. 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.