Bridgwater Town East vs Shirenewton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Bridgwater Town East Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Bridgwater Town East vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Bridgwater Town East
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,714 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.8% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Shirenewton
      Gwent Police
      32 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgwater Town East
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,714
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,000
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.8%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgwater Town East
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      1,481 ↑21%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      549 ↑28%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      216 ↑49%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑17%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      79 ↑22%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      173 ↓4%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      39 ↑8%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      394 ↑16%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      64 ↑68%
      1
      Shoplifting
      516 ↑37%
      2
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↑14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑33%
      1
      Other Crime
      81 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgwater Town East safer than Shirenewton?

      Bridgwater Town East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,714 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirenewton has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 32 crimes. Shirenewton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgwater Town East vs Shirenewton?

      Bridgwater Town East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shirenewton shows -48.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgwater Town East and Shirenewton?

      In Bridgwater Town East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,481 incidents). In Shirenewton, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgwater Town East and Shirenewton?

      Bridgwater Town East recorded 549 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirenewton recorded 5. 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 East vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Bridgwater Town East totalled 1,481 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Shirenewton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgwater Town East and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgwater Town East recorded 3,000 crimes (now 3,714, a change of +23.8%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgwater Town East and Shirenewton?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgwater Town East and Shirenewton?

      Bridgwater Town East falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Shirenewton is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bridgwater Town East and Shirenewton?

      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 East or Shirenewton on a crime map?

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

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