Harbourside and Hotwells vs Minehead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Harbourside and Hotwells Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Minehead Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Harbourside and Hotwells vs Minehead Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Harbourside and Hotwells
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      4,305 crimes / 12m
      ↑102.6% trend
      34.8% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harbourside and Hotwells
      B Minehead
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,305
      1,339
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,125
      1,438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑102.6%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harbourside and Hotwells
      B Minehead
      Violent Crime
      1,488 ↑80%
      546 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      639 ↑179%
      204 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      457 ↑120%
      87 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      190 ↑104%
      13 ↓46%
      Burglary
      200 ↑141%
      57 ↑128%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      217 ↑94%
      80 ↓20%
      Drugs
      78 ↑37%
      13 ↑117%
      Public Order
      452 ↑100%
      127 ↓9%
      Robbery
      92 ↑96%
      15 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      256 ↑212%
      173 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      70 ↑119%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      114 ↑13%
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑78%
      13 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Minehead is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harbourside and Hotwells safer than Minehead?

      Harbourside and Hotwells has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,305 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 Harbourside and Hotwells vs Minehead?

      Harbourside and Hotwells shows a year-on-year crime trend of +102.6% — 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 Harbourside and Hotwells and Minehead?

      In Harbourside and Hotwells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,488 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 Harbourside and Hotwells and Minehead?

      Harbourside and Hotwells recorded 639 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 Harbourside and Hotwells vs Minehead?

      Violent crime in Harbourside and Hotwells totalled 1,488 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 Harbourside and Hotwells and Minehead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harbourside and Hotwells recorded 2,125 crimes (now 4,305, a change of +102.6%). Minehead recorded 1,438 crimes previously (now 1,339, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harbourside and Hotwells 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. Harbourside and Hotwells has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Minehead has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harbourside and Hotwells and Minehead?

      Harbourside and Hotwells 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 Harbourside and Hotwells 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 Harbourside and Hotwells or Minehead on a crime map?

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

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