Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green vs Wells Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Wells Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green vs Wells Rural Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,556 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      33.3% 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      B Wells Rural
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,556
      619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,986
      646
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      B Wells Rural
      Violent Crime
      681 ↓22%
      291 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      240 ↓13%
      56 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      83 ↓30%
      47 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓56%
      21 ↓46%
      Burglary
      82 ↓1%
      51 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↓23%
      54 ↑74%
      Drugs
      31 ↓6%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      127 ↓32%
      34 ↓28%
      Robbery
      24 ↑140%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      75 ↓23%
      37 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑11%
      10 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells Rural is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green safer than Wells Rural?

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,556 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green vs Wells Rural?

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green and Wells Rural?

      In Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green and Wells Rural?

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green recorded 240 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green vs Wells Rural?

      Violent crime in Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green totalled 681 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green and Wells Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green recorded 1,986 crimes (now 1,556, a change of -21.7%). Wells Rural recorded 646 crimes previously (now 619, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green 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. Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Wells Rural has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green and Wells Rural?

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green 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 Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green or Wells Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green and Wells Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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