Chipping Sodbury vs Berkeley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chipping Sodbury vs Berkeley 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 Chipping Sodbury safer than Berkeley?
Chipping Sodbury has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 339 crimes in the last 12 months. Berkeley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 254 crimes. Berkeley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chipping Sodbury vs Berkeley?
Chipping Sodbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Berkeley shows -30.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chipping Sodbury and Berkeley?
In Chipping Sodbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 incidents). In Berkeley, it is Violent Crime (88 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chipping Sodbury and Berkeley?
Chipping Sodbury recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Berkeley recorded 58. 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 Chipping Sodbury vs Berkeley?
Violent crime in Chipping Sodbury totalled 152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 88 in Berkeley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chipping Sodbury and Berkeley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chipping Sodbury recorded 566 crimes (now 339, a change of -40.1%). Berkeley recorded 367 crimes previously (now 254, -30.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chipping Sodbury and Berkeley?
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. Chipping Sodbury has a resolution rate of 0% and Berkeley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chipping Sodbury and Berkeley?
Chipping Sodbury falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Berkeley is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Chipping Sodbury and Berkeley?
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 Chipping Sodbury or Berkeley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chipping Sodbury and Berkeley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.