Hanham and Longwell Green vs Wells Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Hanham and Longwell Green Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Wells Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Hanham and Longwell Green vs Wells Rural Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Hanham and Longwell Green
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,486 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Wells Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      619 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hanham and Longwell Green
      B Wells Rural
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,486
      619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,288
      646
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.4%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hanham and Longwell Green
      B Wells Rural
      Violent Crime
      520 ↑10%
      291 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      234 ↑38%
      56 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑36%
      47 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↑0%
      21 ↓46%
      Burglary
      62 ↑9%
      51 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↑9%
      54 ↑74%
      Drugs
      35 ↑250%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      145 ↑18%
      34 ↓28%
      Robbery
      28 ↑65%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↓5%
      37 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓4%
      10 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells Rural is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hanham and Longwell Green safer than Wells Rural?

      Hanham and Longwell Green has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,486 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells Rural has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 619 crimes. Wells Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hanham and Longwell Green vs Wells Rural?

      Hanham and Longwell Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wells Rural shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hanham and Longwell Green and Wells Rural?

      In Hanham and Longwell Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (520 incidents). In Wells Rural, it is Violent Crime (291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hanham and Longwell Green and Wells Rural?

      Hanham and Longwell Green recorded 234 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells Rural recorded 56. 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 Hanham and Longwell Green vs Wells Rural?

      Violent crime in Hanham and Longwell Green totalled 520 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 291 in Wells Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hanham and Longwell Green and Wells Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hanham and Longwell Green recorded 1,288 crimes (now 1,486, a change of +15.4%). Wells Rural recorded 646 crimes previously (now 619, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hanham and Longwell Green and Wells Rural?

      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. Hanham and Longwell Green has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Wells Rural has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hanham and Longwell Green and Wells Rural?

      Hanham and Longwell Green falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wells Rural 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 Hanham and Longwell Green and Wells Rural?

      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 Hanham and Longwell Green or Wells Rural on a crime map?

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

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