Horfield vs Severn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Horfield Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Severn Gwent Police

      Horfield vs Severn Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Horfield
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,237 crimes / 12m
      ↑79% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Severn
      Gwent Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓72% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Horfield
      B Severn
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,237
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,808
      143
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑79%
      ↓72%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Horfield
      B Severn
      Violent Crime
      1,313 ↑65%
      23 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      323 ↑79%
      4 ↓81%
      Other Theft
      215 ↑103%
      1 ↓92%
      Vehicle Crime
      321 ↑71%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      131 ↑115%
      1 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↑156%
      7 ↓56%
      Drugs
      74 ↑76%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      322 ↑52%
      2 ↓91%
      Robbery
      27 ↑93%
      0
      Shoplifting
      106 ↑203%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      75 ↑200%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Severn is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Horfield safer than Severn?

      Horfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,237 crimes in the last 12 months. Severn has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Severn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Horfield vs Severn?

      Horfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +79% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Severn shows -72% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Horfield and Severn?

      In Horfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,313 incidents). In Severn, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Horfield and Severn?

      Horfield recorded 323 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Severn recorded 4. 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 Severn?

      Violent crime in Horfield totalled 1,313 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Severn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Horfield and Severn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Horfield recorded 1,808 crimes (now 3,237, a change of +79%). Severn recorded 143 crimes previously (now 40, -72%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Horfield and Severn?

      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 29.3% and Severn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Horfield and Severn?

      Horfield falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Severn is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Horfield and Severn?

      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 Severn on a crime map?

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

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