Bridgwater Town Centre vs Sedgemoor North West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bridgwater Town Centre Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sedgemoor North West Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bridgwater Town Centre vs Sedgemoor North West Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bridgwater Town Centre
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,369 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.8% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sedgemoor North West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      684 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      19.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgwater Town Centre
      B Sedgemoor North West
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,369
      684
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,860
      720
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.8%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.1%
      19.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgwater Town Centre
      B Sedgemoor North West
      Violent Crime
      1,298 ↑26%
      323 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      589 ↑18%
      73 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      168 ↑18%
      59 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑28%
      26 ↑24%
      Burglary
      67 ↑22%
      22 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↑11%
      54 ↑13%
      Drugs
      65 ↑25%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      376 ↑13%
      72 ↑47%
      Robbery
      72 ↑64%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      396 ↓5%
      13 ↑44%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑11%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑58%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑44%
      18 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sedgemoor North West is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgwater Town Centre safer than Sedgemoor North West?

      Bridgwater Town Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,369 crimes in the last 12 months. Sedgemoor North West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 684 crimes. Sedgemoor North West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgwater Town Centre vs Sedgemoor North West?

      Bridgwater Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sedgemoor North West shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgwater Town Centre and Sedgemoor North West?

      In Bridgwater Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,298 incidents). In Sedgemoor North West, it is Violent Crime (323 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgwater Town Centre and Sedgemoor North West?

      Bridgwater Town Centre recorded 589 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sedgemoor North West 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 Bridgwater Town Centre vs Sedgemoor North West?

      Violent crime in Bridgwater Town Centre totalled 1,298 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 323 in Sedgemoor North West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgwater Town Centre and Sedgemoor North West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgwater Town Centre recorded 2,860 crimes (now 3,369, a change of +17.8%). Sedgemoor North West recorded 720 crimes previously (now 684, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgwater Town Centre and Sedgemoor North West?

      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. Bridgwater Town Centre has a resolution rate of 25.1% and Sedgemoor North West has 19.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgwater Town Centre and Sedgemoor North West?

      Bridgwater Town Centre falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Sedgemoor North West 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 Bridgwater Town Centre and Sedgemoor North West?

      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 Bridgwater Town Centre or Sedgemoor North West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridgwater Town Centre and Sedgemoor North West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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