Bournville vs Wells Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bournville Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Wells Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bournville vs Wells Rural Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bournville
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,261 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Wells Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      619 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bournville
      B Wells Rural
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,261
      619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,930
      646
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.2%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bournville
      B Wells Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,012 ↑13%
      291 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      284 ↑35%
      56 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      121 ↑42%
      47 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      85 ↑42%
      21 ↓46%
      Burglary
      49 ↑4%
      51 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      172 ↑32%
      54 ↑74%
      Drugs
      36 ↑89%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      227 ↑12%
      34 ↓28%
      Robbery
      27 ↑23%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      135 ↓24%
      37 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓71%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑23%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑150%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑36%
      10 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells Rural is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bournville safer than Wells Rural?

      Bournville has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,261 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells Rural has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 619 crimes. Wells Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bournville vs Wells Rural?

      Bournville shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wells Rural shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bournville and Wells Rural?

      In Bournville, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,012 incidents). In Wells Rural, it is Violent Crime (291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bournville and Wells Rural?

      Bournville recorded 284 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells Rural recorded 56. 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 Bournville vs Wells Rural?

      Violent crime in Bournville totalled 1,012 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 291 in Wells Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bournville and Wells Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bournville recorded 1,930 crimes (now 2,261, a change of +17.2%). Wells Rural recorded 646 crimes previously (now 619, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bournville and Wells Rural?

      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. Bournville has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Wells Rural has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bournville and Wells Rural?

      Bournville falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wells Rural 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 Bournville and Wells Rural?

      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 Bournville or Wells Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bournville and Wells Rural. 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.