Lockleaze and Eastgate vs South Petherton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Lockleaze and Eastgate Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      South Petherton Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Lockleaze and Eastgate vs South Petherton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Lockleaze and Eastgate
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,146 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.7% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      South Petherton
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      422 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lockleaze and Eastgate
      B South Petherton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      3,146
      422
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,444
      521
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.7%
      ↓19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lockleaze and Eastgate
      B South Petherton
      Violent Crime
      1,116 ↑36%
      198 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      416 ↑69%
      66 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      199 ↑19%
      29 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓6%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      106 ↑10%
      12 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      197 ↑47%
      35 ↓15%
      Drugs
      59 ↑136%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      288 ↑33%
      35 ↓15%
      Robbery
      72 ↑24%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      413 ↓2%
      11 ↓73%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↓9%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑47%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑41%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Petherton is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lockleaze and Eastgate safer than South Petherton?

      Lockleaze and Eastgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,146 crimes in the last 12 months. South Petherton has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 422 crimes. South Petherton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lockleaze and Eastgate vs South Petherton?

      Lockleaze and Eastgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Petherton shows -19% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lockleaze and Eastgate and South Petherton?

      In Lockleaze and Eastgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,116 incidents). In South Petherton, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lockleaze and Eastgate and South Petherton?

      Lockleaze and Eastgate recorded 416 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Petherton recorded 66. 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 Lockleaze and Eastgate vs South Petherton?

      Violent crime in Lockleaze and Eastgate totalled 1,116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in South Petherton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lockleaze and Eastgate and South Petherton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lockleaze and Eastgate recorded 2,444 crimes (now 3,146, a change of +28.7%). South Petherton recorded 521 crimes previously (now 422, -19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lockleaze and Eastgate and South Petherton?

      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. Lockleaze and Eastgate has a resolution rate of 31.8% and South Petherton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lockleaze and Eastgate and South Petherton?

      Lockleaze and Eastgate falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. South Petherton 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 Lockleaze and Eastgate and South Petherton?

      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 Lockleaze and Eastgate or South Petherton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lockleaze and Eastgate and South Petherton. 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.