Nailsea vs St Pauls

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Nailsea Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      St Pauls Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Nailsea vs St Pauls Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Nailsea
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      657 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Pauls
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      5,131 crimes / 12m
      ↑128.7% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Nailsea
      B St Pauls
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      657
      5,131
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      743
      2,244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↑128.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Nailsea
      B St Pauls
      Violent Crime
      273 ↓8%
      1,612 ↑124%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑27%
      939 ↑150%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓33%
      382 ↑123%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓74%
      221 ↑49%
      Burglary
      31 ↓9%
      235 ↑161%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓30%
      313 ↑107%
      Drugs
      10 ↑43%
      160 ↑162%
      Public Order
      53 ↓21%
      543 ↑100%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      127 ↑119%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↑0%
      379 ↑457%
      Theft from Person
      0
      46 ↑254%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓80%
      84 ↑53%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      32 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑30%
      58 ↑132%
      Overall Verdict
      A Nailsea is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Nailsea safer than St Pauls?

      Nailsea has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 657 crimes in the last 12 months. St Pauls has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 5,131 crimes. Nailsea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Nailsea vs St Pauls?

      Nailsea shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Pauls shows +128.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Nailsea and St Pauls?

      In Nailsea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (273 incidents). In St Pauls, it is Violent Crime (1,612 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Nailsea and St Pauls?

      Nailsea recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Pauls recorded 939. 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 St Pauls?

      Violent crime in Nailsea totalled 273 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,612 in St Pauls. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Nailsea and St Pauls 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%). St Pauls recorded 2,244 crimes previously (now 5,131, +128.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nailsea and St Pauls?

      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 St Pauls has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Nailsea and St Pauls?

      Nailsea falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. St Pauls 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 St Pauls?

      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 St Pauls on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nailsea and St Pauls. 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.