Crewkerne Town vs Wincanton Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Crewkerne Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Wincanton Rural West Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Crewkerne Town vs Wincanton Rural West Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Crewkerne Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      663 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      37.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Wincanton Rural West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      764 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.7% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewkerne Town
      B Wincanton Rural West
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      663
      764
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      632
      1,071
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.9%
      ↓28.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewkerne Town
      B Wincanton Rural West
      Violent Crime
      273 ↑11%
      356 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↓6%
      105 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓3%
      71 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑88%
      20 ↓52%
      Burglary
      16 ↓16%
      37 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑62%
      48 ↓47%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      71 ↓8%
      80 ↓22%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      59 ↓22%
      9 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑53%
      22 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewkerne Town safer than Wincanton Rural West?

      Crewkerne Town has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 663 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Rural West has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 764 crimes. Crewkerne Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewkerne Town vs Wincanton Rural West?

      Crewkerne Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wincanton Rural West shows -28.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Rural West?

      In Crewkerne Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (273 incidents). In Wincanton Rural West, it is Violent Crime (356 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Rural West?

      Crewkerne Town recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Rural West recorded 105. 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 Crewkerne Town vs Wincanton Rural West?

      Violent crime in Crewkerne Town totalled 273 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 356 in Wincanton Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewkerne Town recorded 632 crimes (now 663, a change of +4.9%). Wincanton Rural West recorded 1,071 crimes previously (now 764, -28.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Rural West?

      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. Crewkerne Town has a resolution rate of 37.3% and Wincanton Rural West has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Rural West?

      Crewkerne Town falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wincanton Rural West 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 Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Rural West?

      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 Crewkerne Town or Wincanton Rural West on a crime map?

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

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