Portishead vs Yeovil Rural

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
      7/100
      Yeovil Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Portishead vs Yeovil Rural 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Yeovil Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Portishead
      B Yeovil Rural
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,706
      1,091
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,003
      1,056
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.8%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Portishead
      B Yeovil Rural
      Violent Crime
      681 ↓16%
      473 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      287 ↓11%
      150 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      122 ↓5%
      89 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓45%
      31 ↑11%
      Burglary
      54 ↓31%
      39 ↑77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓7%
      83 ↓17%
      Drugs
      37 ↑208%
      14 ↑250%
      Public Order
      171 ↓9%
      96 ↑10%
      Robbery
      13 ↓28%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓31%
      73 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑3%
      27 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Portishead safer than Yeovil Rural?

      Portishead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,706 crimes in the last 12 months. Yeovil Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,091 crimes. Portishead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Portishead vs Yeovil Rural?

      Portishead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Yeovil Rural shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Portishead and Yeovil Rural?

      In Portishead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 incidents). In Yeovil Rural, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Portishead and Yeovil Rural?

      Portishead recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yeovil Rural recorded 150. 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 Yeovil Rural?

      Violent crime in Portishead totalled 681 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Yeovil Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Portishead and Yeovil Rural 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%). Yeovil Rural recorded 1,056 crimes previously (now 1,091, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portishead and Yeovil Rural?

      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 Yeovil Rural has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Portishead and Yeovil Rural?

      Portishead falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Yeovil Rural 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 Yeovil Rural?

      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 Yeovil Rural on a crime map?

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

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