Glastonbury Town vs Minehead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Glastonbury Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Minehead Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Glastonbury Town vs Minehead Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Glastonbury Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,396 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.7% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Minehead
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,339 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Glastonbury Town
      B Minehead
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,396
      1,339
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,239
      1,438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.7%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Glastonbury Town
      B Minehead
      Violent Crime
      484 ↑10%
      546 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      277 ↑47%
      204 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓37%
      87 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓12%
      13 ↓46%
      Burglary
      26 ↓16%
      57 ↑128%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑15%
      80 ↓20%
      Drugs
      35 ↑94%
      13 ↑117%
      Public Order
      190 ↑26%
      127 ↓9%
      Robbery
      15 ↑50%
      15 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      166 ↓5%
      173 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑20%
      13 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Minehead is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Glastonbury Town safer than Minehead?

      Glastonbury Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,396 crimes in the last 12 months. Minehead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,339 crimes. Minehead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Glastonbury Town vs Minehead?

      Glastonbury Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Minehead shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Glastonbury Town and Minehead?

      In Glastonbury Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (484 incidents). In Minehead, it is Violent Crime (546 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Glastonbury Town and Minehead?

      Glastonbury Town recorded 277 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Minehead recorded 204. 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 Glastonbury Town vs Minehead?

      Violent crime in Glastonbury Town totalled 484 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 546 in Minehead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Glastonbury Town and Minehead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Glastonbury Town recorded 1,239 crimes (now 1,396, a change of +12.7%). Minehead recorded 1,438 crimes previously (now 1,339, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Glastonbury Town and Minehead?

      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. Glastonbury Town has a resolution rate of 32.3% and Minehead has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Glastonbury Town and Minehead?

      Glastonbury Town falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Minehead 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 Glastonbury Town and Minehead?

      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 Glastonbury Town or Minehead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Glastonbury Town and Minehead. 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.