Bridgwater Town West vs Wells Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bridgwater Town West vs Wells Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bridgwater Town West safer than Wells Rural?
Bridgwater Town West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,056 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells Rural has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 619 crimes. Wells Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bridgwater Town West vs Wells Rural?
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. Wells Rural shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bridgwater Town West and Wells Rural?
In Bridgwater Town West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (971 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 Bridgwater Town West and Wells Rural?
Bridgwater Town West recorded 300 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 Bridgwater Town West vs Wells Rural?
Violent crime in Bridgwater Town West totalled 971 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 Bridgwater Town West and Wells Rural 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%). Wells Rural recorded 646 crimes previously (now 619, -4.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgwater Town West 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. Bridgwater Town West has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Wells Rural has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bridgwater Town West and Wells Rural?
Bridgwater Town West 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 Bridgwater Town West 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 Bridgwater Town West or Wells Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridgwater Town West and Wells Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.