Bradley Stoke vs Wells Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Bradley Stoke Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Wells Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bradley Stoke vs Wells Rural Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Bradley Stoke
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      38.8% 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 Bradley Stoke
      B Wells Rural
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      497
      619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      509
      646
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradley Stoke
      B Wells Rural
      Violent Crime
      231 ↑28%
      291 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↑174%
      56 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓78%
      47 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓7%
      21 ↓46%
      Burglary
      40 ↑21%
      51 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓27%
      54 ↑74%
      Drugs
      11 ↑10%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      49 ↑32%
      34 ↓28%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓42%
      37 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓8%
      10 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradley Stoke safer than Wells Rural?

      Bradley Stoke has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 497 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells Rural has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 619 crimes. Bradley Stoke scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradley Stoke vs Wells Rural?

      Bradley Stoke shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — 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 Bradley Stoke and Wells Rural?

      In Bradley Stoke, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (231 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 Bradley Stoke and Wells Rural?

      Bradley Stoke recorded 63 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 Bradley Stoke vs Wells Rural?

      Violent crime in Bradley Stoke totalled 231 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 Bradley Stoke and Wells Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradley Stoke recorded 509 crimes (now 497, a change of -2.4%). Wells Rural recorded 646 crimes previously (now 619, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradley Stoke 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. Bradley Stoke has a resolution rate of 38.8% and Wells Rural has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradley Stoke and Wells Rural?

      Bradley Stoke 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 Bradley Stoke 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 Bradley Stoke or Wells Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bradley Stoke 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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