Ilminster and Windwhistle vs Seaton Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Ilminster and Windwhistle Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Seaton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ilminster and Windwhistle vs Seaton Rural Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Ilminster and Windwhistle
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Seaton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilminster and Windwhistle
      B Seaton Rural
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      361
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      441
      191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.1%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilminster and Windwhistle
      B Seaton Rural
      Violent Crime
      168 ↓23%
      94 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓29%
      16 ↓53%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑23%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓13%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      24 ↑41%
      1 ↓89%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑37%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      25 ↓39%
      8 ↓43%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      6 ↓45%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilminster and Windwhistle safer than Seaton Rural?

      Ilminster and Windwhistle has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaton Rural has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Seaton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ilminster and Windwhistle vs Seaton Rural?

      Ilminster and Windwhistle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaton Rural shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ilminster and Windwhistle and Seaton Rural?

      In Ilminster and Windwhistle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Seaton Rural, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ilminster and Windwhistle and Seaton Rural?

      Ilminster and Windwhistle recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaton Rural recorded 16. 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 Seaton Rural?

      Violent crime in Ilminster and Windwhistle totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Seaton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ilminster and Windwhistle and Seaton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ilminster and Windwhistle recorded 441 crimes (now 361, a change of -18.1%). Seaton Rural recorded 191 crimes previously (now 164, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilminster and Windwhistle and Seaton Rural?

      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 Seaton Rural has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilminster and Windwhistle and Seaton Rural?

      Ilminster and Windwhistle falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Seaton Rural is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ilminster and Windwhistle and Seaton Rural?

      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 Seaton Rural on a crime map?

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

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