Chard Rural West vs Axminster Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Chard Rural West Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Axminster Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Chard Rural West vs Axminster Rural 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
      65/100
      Safe
      Axminster Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chard Rural West
      B Axminster Rural
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      139
      249
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      130
      273
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.9%
      ↓8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      45.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chard Rural West
      B Axminster Rural
      Violent Crime
      82 ↑46%
      108 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑0%
      23 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓43%
      26 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      7 ↓13%
      Burglary
      6 ↓60%
      21 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑36%
      33 ↑6%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓82%
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      15 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      1
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chard Rural West safer than Axminster Rural?

      Chard Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 139 crimes in the last 12 months. Axminster Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 249 crimes. Chard Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chard Rural West vs Axminster Rural?

      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. Axminster Rural shows -8.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chard Rural West and Axminster Rural?

      In Chard Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Axminster Rural, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chard Rural West and Axminster Rural?

      Chard Rural West recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Axminster Rural recorded 23. 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 Axminster Rural?

      Violent crime in Chard Rural West totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Axminster Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chard Rural West and Axminster Rural 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%). Axminster Rural recorded 273 crimes previously (now 249, -8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chard Rural West and Axminster 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. Chard Rural West has a resolution rate of 0% and Axminster Rural has 45.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chard Rural West and Axminster Rural?

      Chard Rural West falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Axminster Rural is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chard Rural West and Axminster 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 Chard Rural West or Axminster Rural on a crime map?

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

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