Horfield vs Pensford and Chew Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Horfield Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Pensford and Chew Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Horfield vs Pensford and Chew Valley Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Horfield
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,761 crimes / 12m
      ↑58.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Pensford and Chew Valley
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      80% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Horfield
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,761
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,738
      269
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58.9%
      ↑4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Horfield
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Violent Crime
      1,152 ↑50%
      85 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      275 ↑74%
      50 ↑117%
      Other Theft
      161 ↑44%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      278 ↑61%
      18 ↓22%
      Burglary
      109 ↑76%
      17 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      237 ↑114%
      16 ↓6%
      Drugs
      66 ↑83%
      14 ↑1300%
      Public Order
      294 ↑51%
      21 ↑0%
      Robbery
      25 ↑92%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      66 ↑43%
      21 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑32%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      56 ↑107%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pensford and Chew Valley is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Horfield safer than Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Horfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,761 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensford and Chew Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 281 crimes. Pensford and Chew Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Horfield vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Horfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensford and Chew Valley shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Horfield and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      In Horfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,152 incidents). In Pensford and Chew Valley, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Horfield and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Horfield recorded 275 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 50. 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 Horfield vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Violent crime in Horfield totalled 1,152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Pensford and Chew Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Horfield and Pensford and Chew Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Horfield recorded 1,738 crimes (now 2,761, a change of +58.9%). Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 269 crimes previously (now 281, +4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Horfield and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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. Horfield has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Pensford and Chew Valley has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Horfield and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Horfield falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Pensford and Chew Valley 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 Horfield and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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 Horfield or Pensford and Chew Valley on a crime map?

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

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