Clifton Down vs Martock and the Hamdons

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Clifton Down Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Martock and the Hamdons Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Clifton Down vs Martock and the Hamdons Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Clifton Down
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,481 crimes / 12m
      ↑205.2% trend
      38.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Martock and the Hamdons
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clifton Down
      B Martock and the Hamdons
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,481
      476
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      813
      472
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑205.2%
      ↑0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.4%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton Down
      B Martock and the Hamdons
      Violent Crime
      681 ↑278%
      250 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      339 ↑304%
      60 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      247 ↑263%
      31 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      236 ↑87%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      141 ↑99%
      26 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      192 ↑187%
      36 ↓14%
      Drugs
      31 ↑675%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      236 ↑232%
      33 ↓28%
      Robbery
      38 ↑124%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      214 ↑182%
      2 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      27 ↑286%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      74 ↑111%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑700%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑183%
      11 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Martock and the Hamdons is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clifton Down safer than Martock and the Hamdons?

      Clifton Down has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,481 crimes in the last 12 months. Martock and the Hamdons has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 476 crimes. Martock and the Hamdons scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton Down vs Martock and the Hamdons?

      Clifton Down shows a year-on-year crime trend of +205.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Martock and the Hamdons shows +0.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clifton Down and Martock and the Hamdons?

      In Clifton Down, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 incidents). In Martock and the Hamdons, it is Violent Crime (250 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clifton Down and Martock and the Hamdons?

      Clifton Down recorded 339 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Martock and the Hamdons recorded 60. 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 Clifton Down vs Martock and the Hamdons?

      Violent crime in Clifton Down totalled 681 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 250 in Martock and the Hamdons. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clifton Down and Martock and the Hamdons in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton Down recorded 813 crimes (now 2,481, a change of +205.2%). Martock and the Hamdons recorded 472 crimes previously (now 476, +0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton Down and Martock and the Hamdons?

      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. Clifton Down has a resolution rate of 38.4% and Martock and the Hamdons has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton Down and Martock and the Hamdons?

      Clifton Down falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Martock and the Hamdons 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 Clifton Down and Martock and the Hamdons?

      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 Clifton Down or Martock and the Hamdons on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton Down and Martock and the Hamdons. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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