Patchway and Cribbs Causeway vs Thornwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Patchway and Cribbs Causeway Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Thornwell Gwent Police

      Patchway and Cribbs Causeway vs Thornwell Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Patchway and Cribbs Causeway
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,133 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.3% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Thornwell
      Gwent Police
      77 crimes / 12m
      ↓59% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Patchway and Cribbs Causeway
      B Thornwell
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,133
      77
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,814
      188
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.3%
      ↓59%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Patchway and Cribbs Causeway
      B Thornwell
      Violent Crime
      911 ↑7%
      38 ↓49%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      361 ↑69%
      12 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      165 ↓36%
      5 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      102 ↓14%
      2 ↓50%
      Burglary
      52 ↓41%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↑26%
      2 ↓88%
      Drugs
      67 ↓9%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      239 ↑3%
      7 ↓61%
      Robbery
      29 ↑53%
      0
      Shoplifting
      935 ↑30%
      6 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑167%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓22%
      2 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thornwell is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Patchway and Cribbs Causeway safer than Thornwell?

      Patchway and Cribbs Causeway has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,133 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornwell has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 77 crimes. Thornwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Patchway and Cribbs Causeway vs Thornwell?

      Patchway and Cribbs Causeway shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thornwell shows -59% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Patchway and Cribbs Causeway and Thornwell?

      In Patchway and Cribbs Causeway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (935 incidents). In Thornwell, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Patchway and Cribbs Causeway and Thornwell?

      Patchway and Cribbs Causeway recorded 361 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornwell recorded 12. 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 Patchway and Cribbs Causeway vs Thornwell?

      Violent crime in Patchway and Cribbs Causeway totalled 911 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Thornwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Patchway and Cribbs Causeway and Thornwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Patchway and Cribbs Causeway recorded 2,814 crimes (now 3,133, a change of +11.3%). Thornwell recorded 188 crimes previously (now 77, -59%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Patchway and Cribbs Causeway and Thornwell?

      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. Patchway and Cribbs Causeway has a resolution rate of 38.2% and Thornwell has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Patchway and Cribbs Causeway and Thornwell?

      Patchway and Cribbs Causeway falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Thornwell is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Patchway and Cribbs Causeway and Thornwell?

      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 Patchway and Cribbs Causeway or Thornwell on a crime map?

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

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