Crewkerne Town vs Wincanton Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Crewkerne Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Wincanton Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Crewkerne Town vs Wincanton Town 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
      38/100
      Below Average
      Wincanton Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      554 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewkerne Town
      B Wincanton Town
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      663
      554
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      632
      575
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.9%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewkerne Town
      B Wincanton Town
      Violent Crime
      273 ↑11%
      229 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↓6%
      72 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓3%
      51 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑88%
      9 ↓36%
      Burglary
      16 ↓16%
      11 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑62%
      36 ↓22%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      71 ↓8%
      55 ↑17%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      59 ↓22%
      67 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑53%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wincanton Town is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 24/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewkerne Town safer than Wincanton Town?

      Crewkerne Town has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 663 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Town has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 554 crimes. Wincanton Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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 Town shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Crewkerne Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (273 incidents). In Wincanton Town, it is Violent Crime (229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Crewkerne Town recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Town recorded 72. 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 Town?

      Violent crime in Crewkerne Town totalled 273 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 229 in Wincanton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Town 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 Town recorded 575 crimes previously (now 554, -3.7%).

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

      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 Town has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Town?

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

      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 Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crewkerne Town and Wincanton Town. 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.