Burnham and Highbridge vs Glastonbury Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Burnham and Highbridge Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Glastonbury Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Burnham and Highbridge vs Glastonbury Town Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Burnham and Highbridge
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,089 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      17.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Glastonbury Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,396 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.7% trend
      32.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burnham and Highbridge
      B Glastonbury Town
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,089
      1,396
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,460
      1,239
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↑12.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.9%
      32.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burnham and Highbridge
      B Glastonbury Town
      Violent Crime
      914 ↓18%
      484 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      368 ↑23%
      277 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      143 ↑14%
      60 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓10%
      22 ↓12%
      Burglary
      53 ↓32%
      26 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      132 ↓9%
      90 ↑15%
      Drugs
      40 ↑33%
      35 ↑94%
      Public Order
      177 ↓18%
      190 ↑26%
      Robbery
      13 ↓63%
      15 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓53%
      166 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓74%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓42%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      60 ↑11%
      24 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burnham and Highbridge safer than Glastonbury Town?

      Burnham and Highbridge has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,089 crimes in the last 12 months. Glastonbury Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,396 crimes. Burnham and Highbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burnham and Highbridge vs Glastonbury Town?

      Burnham and Highbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Glastonbury Town shows +12.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burnham and Highbridge and Glastonbury Town?

      In Burnham and Highbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (914 incidents). In Glastonbury Town, it is Violent Crime (484 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burnham and Highbridge and Glastonbury Town?

      Burnham and Highbridge recorded 368 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Glastonbury Town recorded 277. 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 Burnham and Highbridge vs Glastonbury Town?

      Violent crime in Burnham and Highbridge totalled 914 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 484 in Glastonbury Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burnham and Highbridge and Glastonbury Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burnham and Highbridge recorded 2,460 crimes (now 2,089, a change of -15.1%). Glastonbury Town recorded 1,239 crimes previously (now 1,396, +12.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burnham and Highbridge and Glastonbury 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. Burnham and Highbridge has a resolution rate of 17.9% and Glastonbury Town has 32.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burnham and Highbridge and Glastonbury Town?

      Burnham and Highbridge falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Glastonbury 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 Burnham and Highbridge and Glastonbury 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 Burnham and Highbridge or Glastonbury Town on a crime map?

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

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