Pensford and Chew Valley vs Severn Vale and Pilning

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Pensford and Chew Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Severn Vale and Pilning Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Pensford and Chew Valley vs Severn Vale and Pilning Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Pensford and Chew Valley
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      80% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Severn Vale and Pilning
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      646 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pensford and Chew Valley
      B Severn Vale and Pilning
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      281
      646
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      269
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      80%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pensford and Chew Valley
      B Severn Vale and Pilning
      Violent Crime
      85 ↓27%
      296 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑117%
      71 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      57 ↑39%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓22%
      31 ↓53%
      Burglary
      17 ↓11%
      32 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓6%
      59 ↑64%
      Drugs
      14 ↑1300%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      21 ↑0%
      66 ↑6%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑11%
      7 ↑600%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      14 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pensford and Chew Valley safer than Severn Vale and Pilning?

      Pensford and Chew Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Severn Vale and Pilning has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 646 crimes. Pensford and Chew Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pensford and Chew Valley vs Severn Vale and Pilning?

      Pensford and Chew Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Severn Vale and Pilning shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pensford and Chew Valley and Severn Vale and Pilning?

      In Pensford and Chew Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 incidents). In Severn Vale and Pilning, it is Violent Crime (296 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pensford and Chew Valley and Severn Vale and Pilning?

      Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Severn Vale and Pilning recorded 71. 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 Pensford and Chew Valley vs Severn Vale and Pilning?

      Violent crime in Pensford and Chew Valley totalled 85 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 296 in Severn Vale and Pilning. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pensford and Chew Valley and Severn Vale and Pilning in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 269 crimes (now 281, a change of +4.5%). Severn Vale and Pilning recorded 638 crimes previously (now 646, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pensford and Chew Valley and Severn Vale and Pilning?

      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. Pensford and Chew Valley has a resolution rate of 80% and Severn Vale and Pilning has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pensford and Chew Valley and Severn Vale and Pilning?

      Pensford and Chew Valley falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Severn Vale and Pilning 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 Pensford and Chew Valley and Severn Vale and Pilning?

      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 Pensford and Chew Valley or Severn Vale and Pilning on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pensford and Chew Valley and Severn Vale and Pilning. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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