Montpelier and St Werburghs vs South Petherton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Montpelier and St Werburghs Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      South Petherton Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Montpelier and St Werburghs vs South Petherton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Montpelier and St Werburghs
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,421 crimes / 12m
      ↑238.7% trend
      34.9% 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 Montpelier and St Werburghs
      B South Petherton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      3,421
      422
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,010
      521
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑238.7%
      ↓19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.9%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Montpelier and St Werburghs
      B South Petherton
      Violent Crime
      1,057 ↑230%
      198 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      594 ↑313%
      66 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      225 ↑275%
      29 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      223 ↑57%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      149 ↑148%
      12 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      222 ↑185%
      35 ↓15%
      Drugs
      66 ↑633%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      327 ↑325%
      35 ↓15%
      Robbery
      89 ↑324%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      313 ↑480%
      11 ↓73%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑2000%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↑92%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑122%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑570%
      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 Montpelier and St Werburghs safer than South Petherton?

      Montpelier and St Werburghs has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,421 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 Montpelier and St Werburghs vs South Petherton?

      Montpelier and St Werburghs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +238.7% — 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 Montpelier and St Werburghs and South Petherton?

      In Montpelier and St Werburghs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,057 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 Montpelier and St Werburghs and South Petherton?

      Montpelier and St Werburghs recorded 594 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 Montpelier and St Werburghs vs South Petherton?

      Violent crime in Montpelier and St Werburghs totalled 1,057 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 Montpelier and St Werburghs and South Petherton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Montpelier and St Werburghs recorded 1,010 crimes (now 3,421, a change of +238.7%). South Petherton recorded 521 crimes previously (now 422, -19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Montpelier and St Werburghs 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. Montpelier and St Werburghs has a resolution rate of 34.9% and South Petherton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Montpelier and St Werburghs and South Petherton?

      Montpelier and St Werburghs 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 Montpelier and St Werburghs 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 Montpelier and St Werburghs or South Petherton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Montpelier and St Werburghs 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.