North Mendip vs Wells City

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    North Mendip Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wells City Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      North Mendip vs Wells City Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      North Mendip
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.6% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wells City
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,062 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      36.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Mendip
      B Wells City
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      459
      1,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      476
      979
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.6%
      ↑8.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      36.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Mendip
      B Wells City
      Violent Crime
      216 ↓8%
      402 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑49%
      148 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑42%
      47 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓23%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      17 ↓47%
      35 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑9%
      71 ↑9%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      13 ↑8%
      Public Order
      27 ↓21%
      107 ↑8%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓45%
      173 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Mendip is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Mendip safer than Wells City?

      North Mendip has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells City has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,062 crimes. North Mendip scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Mendip vs Wells City?

      North Mendip shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wells City shows +8.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Mendip and Wells City?

      In North Mendip, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (216 incidents). In Wells City, it is Violent Crime (402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Mendip and Wells City?

      North Mendip recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells City recorded 148. 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 North Mendip vs Wells City?

      Violent crime in North Mendip totalled 216 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 402 in Wells City. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Mendip and Wells City in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Mendip recorded 476 crimes (now 459, a change of -3.6%). Wells City recorded 979 crimes previously (now 1,062, +8.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Mendip and Wells City?

      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. North Mendip has a resolution rate of 40% and Wells City has 36.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Mendip and Wells City?

      North Mendip falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wells City 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 North Mendip and Wells City?

      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 North Mendip or Wells City on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Mendip and Wells City. 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.