North Mendip vs Wincanton Town

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
      38/100
      Wincanton Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      North Mendip vs Wincanton Town 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
      38/100
      Below Average
      Wincanton Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      554 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Mendip
      B Wincanton Town
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      459
      554
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      476
      575
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.6%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Mendip
      B Wincanton Town
      Violent Crime
      216 ↓8%
      229 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑49%
      72 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑42%
      51 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓23%
      9 ↓36%
      Burglary
      17 ↓47%
      11 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑9%
      36 ↓22%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      27 ↓21%
      55 ↑17%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓45%
      67 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Mendip safer than Wincanton Town?

      North Mendip has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Town has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 554 crimes. North Mendip scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Mendip vs Wincanton Town?

      North Mendip shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wincanton Town shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Mendip and Wincanton Town?

      In North Mendip, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (216 incidents). In Wincanton Town, it is Violent Crime (229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Mendip and Wincanton Town?

      North Mendip recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Town recorded 72. 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 Wincanton Town?

      Violent crime in North Mendip totalled 216 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 229 in Wincanton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Mendip and Wincanton Town 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%). Wincanton Town recorded 575 crimes previously (now 554, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Mendip and Wincanton Town?

      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 Wincanton Town has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Mendip and Wincanton Town?

      North Mendip falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wincanton Town 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 Wincanton Town?

      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 Wincanton Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Mendip and Wincanton Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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