Bridgwater Town West vs Cotham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Bridgwater Town West Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Cotham Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bridgwater Town West vs Cotham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Bridgwater Town West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,056 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Cotham
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,475 crimes / 12m
      ↑311.2% trend
      36.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgwater Town West
      B Cotham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,056
      3,475
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,511
      845
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.1%
      ↑311.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      36.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgwater Town West
      B Cotham
      Violent Crime
      971 ↑15%
      1,048 ↑230%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      300 ↑53%
      585 ↑437%
      Other Theft
      93 ↑24%
      266 ↑412%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑108%
      243 ↑83%
      Burglary
      55 ↑77%
      180 ↑319%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      150 ↑63%
      212 ↑203%
      Drugs
      20 ↑25%
      61 ↑307%
      Public Order
      197 ↑55%
      327 ↑381%
      Robbery
      20 ↑54%
      74 ↑2367%
      Shoplifting
      131 ↑191%
      313 ↑5117%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑500%
      43 ↑2050%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑180%
      69 ↑360%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑150%
      16 ↑433%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓11%
      38 ↑375%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgwater Town West safer than Cotham?

      Bridgwater Town West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,056 crimes in the last 12 months. Cotham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,475 crimes. Cotham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgwater Town West vs Cotham?

      Bridgwater Town West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cotham shows +311.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgwater Town West and Cotham?

      In Bridgwater Town West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (971 incidents). In Cotham, it is Violent Crime (1,048 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgwater Town West and Cotham?

      Bridgwater Town West recorded 300 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cotham recorded 585. 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 West vs Cotham?

      Violent crime in Bridgwater Town West totalled 971 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,048 in Cotham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgwater Town West and Cotham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgwater Town West recorded 1,511 crimes (now 2,056, a change of +36.1%). Cotham recorded 845 crimes previously (now 3,475, +311.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgwater Town West and Cotham?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Cotham has 36.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgwater Town West and Cotham?

      Bridgwater Town West falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Cotham 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 West and Cotham?

      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 West or Cotham on a crime map?

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

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