Brislington West vs Chard Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Brislington West Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Chard Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Brislington West vs Chard Town Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Brislington West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,700 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chard Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,745 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brislington West
      B Chard Town
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,700
      1,745
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,459
      1,657
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.5%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      35.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brislington West
      B Chard Town
      Violent Crime
      633 ↑29%
      788 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↑32%
      202 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      106 ↑28%
      105 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↓43%
      58 ↑66%
      Burglary
      64 ↑14%
      54 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↑24%
      120 ↑17%
      Drugs
      35 ↑192%
      26 ↑100%
      Public Order
      190 ↑22%
      187 ↑10%
      Robbery
      36 ↑64%
      13 ↓35%
      Shoplifting
      130 ↓14%
      133 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓35%
      8 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      11 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓12%
      39 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chard Town is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brislington West safer than Chard Town?

      Brislington West has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,700 crimes in the last 12 months. Chard Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,745 crimes. Chard Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brislington West vs Chard Town?

      Brislington West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chard Town shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brislington West and Chard Town?

      In Brislington West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (633 incidents). In Chard Town, it is Violent Crime (788 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brislington West and Chard Town?

      Brislington West recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chard Town recorded 202. 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 Brislington West vs Chard Town?

      Violent crime in Brislington West totalled 633 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 788 in Chard Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brislington West and Chard Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brislington West recorded 1,459 crimes (now 1,700, a change of +16.5%). Chard Town recorded 1,657 crimes previously (now 1,745, +5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brislington West and Chard Town?

      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. Brislington West has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Chard Town has 35.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brislington West and Chard Town?

      Brislington West falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Chard Town 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 Brislington West and Chard Town?

      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 Brislington West or Chard Town on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.