Hengrove and Whitchurch vs Wellington Centre and South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Hengrove and Whitchurch Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Wellington Centre and South Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Hengrove and Whitchurch vs Wellington Centre and South Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Hengrove and Whitchurch
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,748 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.5% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Wellington Centre and South
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,506 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      16.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hengrove and Whitchurch
      B Wellington Centre and South
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,748
      1,506
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,122
      1,711
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.5%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.6%
      16.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hengrove and Whitchurch
      B Wellington Centre and South
      Violent Crime
      1,162 ↑19%
      755 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      450 ↑81%
      260 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      188 ↑40%
      65 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↓31%
      24 ↓27%
      Burglary
      88 ↑1%
      31 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      206 ↑10%
      90 ↓36%
      Drugs
      43 ↑87%
      10 ↓44%
      Public Order
      254 ↑49%
      179 ↑2%
      Robbery
      36 ↑64%
      3 ↓81%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↑136%
      54 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓19%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑183%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      76 ↑58%
      25 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wellington Centre and South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hengrove and Whitchurch safer than Wellington Centre and South?

      Hengrove and Whitchurch has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,748 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellington Centre and South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,506 crimes. Wellington Centre and South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hengrove and Whitchurch vs Wellington Centre and South?

      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. Wellington Centre and South shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hengrove and Whitchurch and Wellington Centre and South?

      In Hengrove and Whitchurch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,162 incidents). In Wellington Centre and South, it is Violent Crime (755 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hengrove and Whitchurch and Wellington Centre and South?

      Hengrove and Whitchurch recorded 450 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellington Centre and South recorded 260. 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 Wellington Centre and South?

      Violent crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch totalled 1,162 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 755 in Wellington Centre and South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hengrove and Whitchurch and Wellington Centre and South 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%). Wellington Centre and South recorded 1,711 crimes previously (now 1,506, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hengrove and Whitchurch and Wellington Centre and South?

      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 Wellington Centre and South has 16.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hengrove and Whitchurch and Wellington Centre and South?

      Hengrove and Whitchurch falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wellington Centre and South 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 Wellington Centre and South?

      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 Wellington Centre and South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hengrove and Whitchurch and Wellington Centre and South. 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.