Old City Docks vs Pensford and Chew Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Old City Docks Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Pensford and Chew Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Old City Docks vs Pensford and Chew Valley Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old City Docks
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      10,437 crimes / 12m
      ↑168% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Pensford and Chew Valley
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old City Docks
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      10,437
      242
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,894
      285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑168%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old City Docks
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Violent Crime
      2,999 ↑167%
      74 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,207 ↑184%
      46 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      953 ↑135%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      382 ↑189%
      19 ↑12%
      Burglary
      485 ↑294%
      13 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      554 ↑136%
      12 ↓40%
      Drugs
      204 ↑187%
      10 ↑100%
      Public Order
      1,061 ↑120%
      14 ↓42%
      Robbery
      277 ↑260%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      753 ↑544%
      18 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      157 ↑149%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      257 ↑37%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑96%
      1
      Other Crime
      97 ↑35%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pensford and Chew Valley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old City Docks safer than Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Old City Docks has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,437 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensford and Chew Valley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 242 crimes. Pensford and Chew Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old City Docks vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Old City Docks shows a year-on-year crime trend of +168% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensford and Chew Valley shows -15.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old City Docks and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      In Old City Docks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,999 incidents). In Pensford and Chew Valley, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old City Docks and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Old City Docks recorded 2,207 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 46. 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 Old City Docks vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Violent crime in Old City Docks totalled 2,999 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Pensford and Chew Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old City Docks and Pensford and Chew Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old City Docks recorded 3,894 crimes (now 10,437, a change of +168%). Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 285 crimes previously (now 242, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old City Docks and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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. Old City Docks has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Pensford and Chew Valley has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old City Docks and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Old City Docks falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Pensford and Chew Valley 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 Old City Docks and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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 Old City Docks or Pensford and Chew Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old City Docks and Pensford and Chew Valley. 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.