Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green vs Wotton-under-Edge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green vs Wotton-under-Edge Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,245 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.1% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Wotton-under-Edge
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,245
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,917
      415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.1%
      ↓35.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Violent Crime
      546 ↓34%
      100 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↓37%
      73 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      65 ↓45%
      20 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓63%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      78 ↑1%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      88 ↓38%
      23 ↓4%
      Drugs
      28 ↓10%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      90 ↓53%
      9 ↓69%
      Robbery
      19 ↑36%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      71 ↓19%
      1 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓15%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      35 ↓3%
      13 ↓48%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wotton-under-Edge is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green safer than Wotton-under-Edge?

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,245 crimes in the last 12 months. Wotton-under-Edge has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Wotton-under-Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green vs Wotton-under-Edge?

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wotton-under-Edge shows -35.4% (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 Wotton-under-Edge?

      In Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (546 incidents). In Wotton-under-Edge, it is Violent Crime (100 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 Wotton-under-Edge?

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green recorded 177 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wotton-under-Edge recorded 73. 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 Wotton-under-Edge?

      Violent crime in Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green totalled 546 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Wotton-under-Edge. 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 Wotton-under-Edge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green recorded 1,917 crimes (now 1,245, a change of -35.1%). Wotton-under-Edge recorded 415 crimes previously (now 268, -35.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green and Wotton-under-Edge?

      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 100% and Wotton-under-Edge has 0%. 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 Wotton-under-Edge?

      Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wotton-under-Edge is covered by Gloucestershire 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 Wotton-under-Edge?

      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 Wotton-under-Edge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boyd Valley, Emersons and Lyde Green and Wotton-under-Edge. 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.