Kingsweston vs Minehead
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kingsweston vs Minehead Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingsweston safer than Minehead?
Kingsweston has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,024 crimes in the last 12 months. Minehead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,339 crimes. Minehead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Kingsweston vs Minehead?
Kingsweston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Minehead shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Kingsweston and Minehead?
In Kingsweston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (848 incidents). In Minehead, it is Violent Crime (546 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsweston and Minehead?
Kingsweston recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Minehead recorded 204. 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 Kingsweston vs Minehead?
Violent crime in Kingsweston totalled 848 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 546 in Minehead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Kingsweston and Minehead in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsweston recorded 1,790 crimes (now 2,024, a change of +13.1%). Minehead recorded 1,438 crimes previously (now 1,339, -6.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsweston and Minehead?
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. Kingsweston has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Minehead has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kingsweston and Minehead?
Kingsweston falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Minehead 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 Kingsweston and Minehead?
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 Kingsweston or Minehead on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsweston and Minehead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.