Hengrove and Whitchurch vs Southmead
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hengrove and Whitchurch vs Southmead 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 Hengrove and Whitchurch safer than Southmead?
Hengrove and Whitchurch has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,748 crimes in the last 12 months. Southmead has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,331 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hengrove and Whitchurch vs Southmead?
Hengrove and Whitchurch shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southmead shows +45.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hengrove and Whitchurch and Southmead?
In Hengrove and Whitchurch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,162 incidents). In Southmead, it is Violent Crime (856 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hengrove and Whitchurch and Southmead?
Hengrove and Whitchurch recorded 450 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southmead recorded 239. 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 Hengrove and Whitchurch vs Southmead?
Violent crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch totalled 1,162 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 856 in Southmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hengrove and Whitchurch and Southmead in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hengrove and Whitchurch recorded 2,122 crimes (now 2,748, a change of +29.5%). Southmead recorded 1,605 crimes previously (now 2,331, +45.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hengrove and Whitchurch and Southmead?
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. Hengrove and Whitchurch has a resolution rate of 21.6% and Southmead has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hengrove and Whitchurch and Southmead?
Hengrove and Whitchurch falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Southmead 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 Hengrove and Whitchurch and Southmead?
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 Hengrove and Whitchurch or Southmead on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hengrove and Whitchurch and Southmead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.