Chard Rural West vs Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Chard Rural West Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Chard Rural West vs Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Chard Rural West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      139 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      974 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.3% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chard Rural West
      B Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      139
      974
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      130
      720
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.9%
      ↑35.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chard Rural West
      B Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park
      Violent Crime
      82 ↑46%
      346 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑0%
      135 ↑137%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓43%
      88 ↑115%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      45 ↑0%
      Burglary
      6 ↓60%
      44 ↑52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑36%
      45 ↑55%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      31 ↑417%
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      112 ↑143%
      Robbery
      1
      14 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      1
      86 ↓59%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      18 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chard Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chard Rural West safer than Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park?

      Chard Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 139 crimes in the last 12 months. Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 974 crimes. Chard Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chard Rural West vs Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park?

      Chard Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park shows +35.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chard Rural West and Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park?

      In Chard Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park, it is Violent Crime (346 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chard Rural West and Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park?

      Chard Rural West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park recorded 135. 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 Chard Rural West vs Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park?

      Violent crime in Chard Rural West totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 346 in Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chard Rural West and Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chard Rural West recorded 130 crimes (now 139, a change of +6.9%). Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park recorded 720 crimes previously (now 974, +35.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chard Rural West and Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park?

      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. Chard Rural West has a resolution rate of 0% and Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chard Rural West and Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park?

      Chard Rural West falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park 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 Chard Rural West and Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park?

      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 Chard Rural West or Downend, Frenchay and Stoke Park on a crime map?

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

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