Ilminster and Windwhistle vs Wincanton Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Ilminster and Windwhistle Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Wincanton Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Ilminster and Windwhistle vs Wincanton Town Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Ilminster and Windwhistle
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      432 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Wincanton Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      554 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilminster and Windwhistle
      B Wincanton Town
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      432
      554
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      439
      575
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilminster and Windwhistle
      B Wincanton Town
      Violent Crime
      207 ↓3%
      229 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑20%
      72 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑30%
      51 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑0%
      9 ↓36%
      Burglary
      22 ↑10%
      11 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑42%
      36 ↓22%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      30 ↓32%
      55 ↑17%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓61%
      67 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓33%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilminster and Windwhistle safer than Wincanton Town?

      Ilminster and Windwhistle has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 432 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Town has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 554 crimes. Ilminster and Windwhistle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ilminster and Windwhistle vs Wincanton Town?

      Ilminster and Windwhistle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wincanton Town shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ilminster and Windwhistle and Wincanton Town?

      In Ilminster and Windwhistle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 incidents). In Wincanton Town, it is Violent Crime (229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ilminster and Windwhistle and Wincanton Town?

      Ilminster and Windwhistle recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Town recorded 72. 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 Ilminster and Windwhistle vs Wincanton Town?

      Violent crime in Ilminster and Windwhistle totalled 207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 229 in Wincanton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ilminster and Windwhistle and Wincanton Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ilminster and Windwhistle recorded 439 crimes (now 432, a change of -1.6%). Wincanton Town recorded 575 crimes previously (now 554, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilminster and Windwhistle and Wincanton Town?

      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. Ilminster and Windwhistle has a resolution rate of 0% and Wincanton Town has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilminster and Windwhistle and Wincanton Town?

      Ilminster and Windwhistle falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wincanton Town 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 Ilminster and Windwhistle and Wincanton Town?

      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 Ilminster and Windwhistle or Wincanton Town on a crime map?

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

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