Portishead vs Wellington North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Portishead Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Wellington North Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Portishead vs Wellington North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Portishead
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,706 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.8% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Wellington North
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      554 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Portishead
      B Wellington North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,706
      554
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,003
      675
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.8%
      ↓17.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Portishead
      B Wellington North
      Violent Crime
      681 ↓16%
      266 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      287 ↓11%
      65 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      122 ↓5%
      41 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓45%
      17 ↑0%
      Burglary
      54 ↓31%
      21 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓7%
      59 ↑28%
      Drugs
      37 ↑208%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      171 ↓9%
      60 ↓6%
      Robbery
      13 ↓28%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓31%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑3%
      16 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wellington North is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Portishead safer than Wellington North?

      Portishead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,706 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellington North has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 554 crimes. Wellington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Portishead vs Wellington North?

      Portishead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wellington North shows -17.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Portishead and Wellington North?

      In Portishead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 incidents). In Wellington North, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Portishead and Wellington North?

      Portishead recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellington North recorded 65. 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 Portishead vs Wellington North?

      Violent crime in Portishead totalled 681 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Wellington North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Portishead and Wellington North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Portishead recorded 2,003 crimes (now 1,706, a change of -14.8%). Wellington North recorded 675 crimes previously (now 554, -17.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portishead and Wellington North?

      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. Portishead has a resolution rate of 20% and Wellington North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Portishead and Wellington North?

      Portishead falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wellington North 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 Portishead and Wellington North?

      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 Portishead or Wellington North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Portishead and Wellington North. 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.