Martock and the Hamdons vs South Petherton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Martock and the Hamdons Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      South Petherton Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Martock and the Hamdons vs South Petherton Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Martock and the Hamdons
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      20% 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 Martock and the Hamdons
      B South Petherton
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      476
      422
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      472
      521
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Martock and the Hamdons
      B South Petherton
      Violent Crime
      250 ↑20%
      198 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑20%
      66 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓31%
      29 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓26%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      26 ↓13%
      12 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓14%
      35 ↓15%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      33 ↓28%
      35 ↓15%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓67%
      11 ↓73%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓21%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Petherton is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Martock and the Hamdons safer than South Petherton?

      Martock and the Hamdons has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 476 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 Martock and the Hamdons vs South Petherton?

      Martock and the Hamdons shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — 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 Martock and the Hamdons and South Petherton?

      In Martock and the Hamdons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (250 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 Martock and the Hamdons and South Petherton?

      Martock and the Hamdons recorded 60 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 Martock and the Hamdons vs South Petherton?

      Violent crime in Martock and the Hamdons totalled 250 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 Martock and the Hamdons and South Petherton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Martock and the Hamdons recorded 472 crimes (now 476, a change of +0.9%). South Petherton recorded 521 crimes previously (now 422, -19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Martock and the Hamdons 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. Martock and the Hamdons has a resolution rate of 20% and South Petherton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Martock and the Hamdons and South Petherton?

      Martock and the Hamdons 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 Martock and the Hamdons 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 Martock and the Hamdons or South Petherton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Martock and the Hamdons and South Petherton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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