Portishead vs Weston Central

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
      5/100
      Weston Central Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Portishead vs Weston Central 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
      5/100
      High Crime
      Weston Central
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,802 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      22.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Portishead
      B Weston Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,706
      1,802
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,003
      1,585
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.8%
      ↑13.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      22.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Portishead
      B Weston Central
      Violent Crime
      681 ↓16%
      805 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      287 ↓11%
      290 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      122 ↓5%
      102 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓45%
      55 ↓40%
      Burglary
      54 ↓31%
      59 ↑37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓7%
      108 ↑1%
      Drugs
      37 ↑208%
      27 ↑80%
      Public Order
      171 ↓9%
      188 ↑48%
      Robbery
      13 ↓28%
      21 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓31%
      53 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓50%
      37 ↑164%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑3%
      43 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Portishead is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Portishead safer than Weston Central?

      Portishead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,706 crimes in the last 12 months. Weston Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,802 crimes. Portishead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Portishead vs Weston Central?

      Portishead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weston Central shows +13.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Portishead and Weston Central?

      In Portishead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 incidents). In Weston Central, it is Violent Crime (805 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Portishead and Weston Central?

      Portishead recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weston Central recorded 290. 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 Weston Central?

      Violent crime in Portishead totalled 681 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 805 in Weston Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Portishead and Weston Central 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%). Weston Central recorded 1,585 crimes previously (now 1,802, +13.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portishead and Weston Central?

      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 Weston Central has 22.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Portishead and Weston Central?

      Portishead falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Weston Central 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 Weston Central?

      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 Weston Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Portishead and Weston Central. 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.