Minehead vs Thornbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Minehead Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Thornbury Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Minehead vs Thornbury Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Minehead
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,339 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Thornbury
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,073 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      21.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Minehead
      B Thornbury
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,339
      1,073
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,438
      920
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↑16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      21.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Minehead
      B Thornbury
      Violent Crime
      546 ↓7%
      472 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      204 ↑17%
      178 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓10%
      55 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓46%
      16 ↓6%
      Burglary
      57 ↑128%
      40 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓20%
      59 ↓8%
      Drugs
      13 ↑117%
      21 ↑75%
      Public Order
      127 ↓9%
      124 ↑27%
      Robbery
      15 ↑0%
      13 ↑117%
      Shoplifting
      173 ↓27%
      65 ↑71%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓71%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓46%
      21 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Minehead is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Minehead safer than Thornbury?

      Minehead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,339 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornbury has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,073 crimes. Minehead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Minehead vs Thornbury?

      Minehead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thornbury shows +16.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Minehead and Thornbury?

      In Minehead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (546 incidents). In Thornbury, it is Violent Crime (472 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Minehead and Thornbury?

      Minehead recorded 204 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornbury recorded 178. 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 Minehead vs Thornbury?

      Violent crime in Minehead totalled 546 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 472 in Thornbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Minehead and Thornbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Minehead recorded 1,438 crimes (now 1,339, a change of -6.9%). Thornbury recorded 920 crimes previously (now 1,073, +16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Minehead and Thornbury?

      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. Minehead has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Thornbury has 21.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Minehead and Thornbury?

      Minehead falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Thornbury 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 Minehead and Thornbury?

      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 Minehead or Thornbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Minehead and Thornbury. 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.