Frome Rural North vs Pensford and Chew Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Frome Rural North Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Pensford and Chew Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Frome Rural North vs Pensford and Chew Valley Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Frome Rural North
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↓41% trend
      0% 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 Frome Rural North
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      315
      242
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      534
      285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓41%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Rural North
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Violent Crime
      131 ↓35%
      74 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓30%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓58%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓76%
      19 ↑12%
      Burglary
      20 ↓26%
      13 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓24%
      12 ↓40%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      10 ↑100%
      Public Order
      22 ↓45%
      14 ↓42%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓43%
      18 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↓80%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pensford and Chew Valley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frome Rural North safer than Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Frome Rural North has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 315 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 Frome Rural North vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Frome Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -41% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Frome Rural North and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      In Frome Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 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 Frome Rural North and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Frome Rural North recorded 35 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 Frome Rural North vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Violent crime in Frome Rural North totalled 131 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 Frome Rural North and Pensford and Chew Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frome Rural North recorded 534 crimes (now 315, a change of -41%). Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 285 crimes previously (now 242, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frome Rural North 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. Frome Rural North has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Frome Rural North and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Frome Rural North 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 Frome Rural North 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 Frome Rural North or Pensford and Chew Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Frome Rural North 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.

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