Harbourside and Hotwells vs Shepton Mallet Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harbourside and Hotwells vs Shepton Mallet Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harbourside and Hotwells safer than Shepton Mallet Rural?
Harbourside and Hotwells has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,305 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepton Mallet Rural has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 181 crimes. Shepton Mallet Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Harbourside and Hotwells vs Shepton Mallet Rural?
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. Shepton Mallet Rural shows -36.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Harbourside and Hotwells and Shepton Mallet Rural?
In Harbourside and Hotwells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,488 incidents). In Shepton Mallet Rural, it is Violent Crime (76 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harbourside and Hotwells and Shepton Mallet Rural?
Harbourside and Hotwells recorded 639 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 24. 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 Shepton Mallet Rural?
Violent crime in Harbourside and Hotwells totalled 1,488 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in Shepton Mallet Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Harbourside and Hotwells and Shepton Mallet Rural 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%). Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 285 crimes previously (now 181, -36.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harbourside and Hotwells and Shepton Mallet 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. Harbourside and Hotwells has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Shepton Mallet Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Harbourside and Hotwells and Shepton Mallet Rural?
Harbourside and Hotwells falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Shepton Mallet 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 Harbourside and Hotwells and Shepton Mallet 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 Harbourside and Hotwells or Shepton Mallet Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harbourside and Hotwells and Shepton Mallet Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.