Chard Rural West vs Weston Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chard Rural West vs Weston Central 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 Chard Rural West safer than Weston Central?
Chard Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 139 crimes in the last 12 months. Weston Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,802 crimes. Chard Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chard Rural West vs Weston Central?
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. Weston Central shows +13.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chard Rural West and Weston Central?
In Chard Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Weston Central, it is Violent Crime (805 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chard Rural West and Weston Central?
Chard Rural West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weston Central recorded 290. 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 Weston Central?
Violent crime in Chard Rural West totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 805 in Weston Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chard Rural West and Weston Central 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%). Weston Central recorded 1,585 crimes previously (now 1,802, +13.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chard Rural West and Weston Central?
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 Weston Central has 22.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chard Rural West and Weston Central?
Chard Rural West falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Weston Central 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 Weston Central?
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 Weston Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chard Rural West and Weston Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.