Chard Town vs Windmill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chard Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Windmill Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Chard Town vs Windmill Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chard Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,745 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Windmill
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,431 crimes / 12m
      ↑131.7% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chard Town
      B Windmill
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,745
      2,431
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,657
      1,049
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↑131.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      30.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chard Town
      B Windmill
      Violent Crime
      788 ↑4%
      872 ↑122%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      202 ↑9%
      462 ↑245%
      Other Theft
      105 ↑50%
      200 ↑233%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↑66%
      150 ↓4%
      Burglary
      54 ↑23%
      92 ↑130%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↑17%
      149 ↑96%
      Drugs
      26 ↑100%
      54 ↑200%
      Public Order
      187 ↑10%
      229 ↑106%
      Robbery
      13 ↓35%
      43 ↑187%
      Shoplifting
      133 ↓35%
      67 ↑219%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      40 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑10%
      21 ↑2000%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑15%
      44 ↑450%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chard Town is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chard Town safer than Windmill?

      Chard Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,745 crimes in the last 12 months. Windmill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,431 crimes. Chard Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chard Town vs Windmill?

      Chard Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Windmill shows +131.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chard Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (788 incidents). In Windmill, it is Violent Crime (872 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chard Town recorded 202 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Windmill recorded 462. 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 Town vs Windmill?

      Violent crime in Chard Town totalled 788 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 872 in Windmill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chard Town recorded 1,657 crimes (now 1,745, a change of +5.3%). Windmill recorded 1,049 crimes previously (now 2,431, +131.7%).

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

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 35.3% and Windmill has 30.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chard Town and Windmill?

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

      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 Town or Windmill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chard Town and Windmill. 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.