Keynsham vs Nailsea

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Keynsham Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Nailsea Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Keynsham vs Nailsea Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Keynsham
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,680 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Nailsea
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      657 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Keynsham
      B Nailsea
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,680
      657
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,989
      743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Keynsham
      B Nailsea
      Violent Crime
      740 ↓8%
      273 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      274 ↓25%
      116 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑23%
      46 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓40%
      12 ↓74%
      Burglary
      46 ↓35%
      31 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↑1%
      43 ↓30%
      Drugs
      47 ↓15%
      10 ↑43%
      Public Order
      162 ↓24%
      53 ↓21%
      Robbery
      14 ↓22%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      74 ↓40%
      51 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓80%
      1 ↓80%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑83%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓16%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nailsea is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Keynsham safer than Nailsea?

      Keynsham has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,680 crimes in the last 12 months. Nailsea has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 657 crimes. Nailsea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Keynsham vs Nailsea?

      Keynsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nailsea shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Keynsham and Nailsea?

      In Keynsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (740 incidents). In Nailsea, it is Violent Crime (273 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Keynsham and Nailsea?

      Keynsham recorded 274 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nailsea recorded 116. 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 Keynsham vs Nailsea?

      Violent crime in Keynsham totalled 740 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 273 in Nailsea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Keynsham and Nailsea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Keynsham recorded 1,989 crimes (now 1,680, a change of -15.5%). Nailsea recorded 743 crimes previously (now 657, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Keynsham and Nailsea?

      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. Keynsham has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Nailsea has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Keynsham and Nailsea?

      Keynsham falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Nailsea 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 Keynsham and Nailsea?

      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 Keynsham or Nailsea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Keynsham and Nailsea. 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.