Clifton vs Pensford and Chew Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Clifton Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Pensford and Chew Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Clifton vs Pensford and Chew Valley Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Clifton
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,726 crimes / 12m
      ↑226.5% trend
      43.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Pensford and Chew Valley
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clifton
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,726
      242
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      835
      285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑226.5%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Violent Crime
      766 ↑268%
      74 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      380 ↑206%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      264 ↑288%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      283 ↑116%
      19 ↑12%
      Burglary
      188 ↑181%
      13 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      209 ↑237%
      12 ↓40%
      Drugs
      38 ↑280%
      10 ↑100%
      Public Order
      194 ↑213%
      14 ↓42%
      Robbery
      42 ↑282%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      245 ↑354%
      18 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      41 ↑1950%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↑143%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      1
      Other Crime
      17 ↑113%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pensford and Chew Valley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clifton safer than Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Clifton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,726 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensford and Chew Valley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 242 crimes. Pensford and Chew Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Clifton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +226.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensford and Chew Valley shows -15.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clifton and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      In Clifton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (766 incidents). In Pensford and Chew Valley, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clifton and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Clifton recorded 380 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 46. 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 vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Violent crime in Clifton totalled 766 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Pensford and Chew Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clifton and Pensford and Chew Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton recorded 835 crimes (now 2,726, a change of +226.5%). Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 285 crimes previously (now 242, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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 has a resolution rate of 43.2% and Pensford and Chew Valley has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Clifton falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Pensford and Chew Valley 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 and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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 or Pensford and Chew Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton and Pensford and Chew Valley. 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.