Nailsea vs South Petherton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Nailsea vs South Petherton 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 Nailsea safer than South Petherton?
Nailsea has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 657 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 Nailsea vs South Petherton?
Nailsea shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Nailsea and South Petherton?
In Nailsea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (273 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 Nailsea and South Petherton?
Nailsea recorded 116 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 Nailsea vs South Petherton?
Violent crime in Nailsea totalled 273 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 Nailsea and South Petherton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Nailsea recorded 743 crimes (now 657, a change of -11.6%). South Petherton recorded 521 crimes previously (now 422, -19%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nailsea 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. Nailsea has a resolution rate of 29.3% and South Petherton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Nailsea and South Petherton?
Nailsea 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 Nailsea 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 Nailsea or South Petherton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nailsea and South Petherton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.