Severn Vale and Pilning vs Shepton Mallet Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Severn Vale and Pilning Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Shepton Mallet Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Severn Vale and Pilning vs Shepton Mallet Rural Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Severn Vale and Pilning
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      646 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Shepton Mallet Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      181 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Severn Vale and Pilning
      B Shepton Mallet Rural
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      646
      181
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      638
      285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↓36.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Severn Vale and Pilning
      B Shepton Mallet Rural
      Violent Crime
      296 ↑3%
      76 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓1%
      24 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑39%
      21 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓53%
      8 ↓20%
      Burglary
      32 ↓16%
      7 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↑64%
      12 ↑0%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      66 ↑6%
      16 ↓38%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑600%
      1 ↓92%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓30%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shepton Mallet Rural is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Severn Vale and Pilning safer than Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Severn Vale and Pilning has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 646 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepton Mallet Rural has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 181 crimes. Shepton Mallet Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Severn Vale and Pilning vs Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Severn Vale and Pilning shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shepton Mallet Rural shows -36.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Severn Vale and Pilning and Shepton Mallet Rural?

      In Severn Vale and Pilning, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (296 incidents). In Shepton Mallet Rural, it is Violent Crime (76 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Severn Vale and Pilning and Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Severn Vale and Pilning recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 24. 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 Severn Vale and Pilning vs Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Violent crime in Severn Vale and Pilning totalled 296 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in Shepton Mallet Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Severn Vale and Pilning and Shepton Mallet Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Severn Vale and Pilning recorded 638 crimes (now 646, a change of +1.3%). Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 285 crimes previously (now 181, -36.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Severn Vale and Pilning and Shepton Mallet 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. Severn Vale and Pilning has a resolution rate of 100% and Shepton Mallet Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Severn Vale and Pilning and Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Severn Vale and Pilning falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Shepton Mallet 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 Severn Vale and Pilning and Shepton Mallet 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 Severn Vale and Pilning or Shepton Mallet Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Severn Vale and Pilning and Shepton Mallet 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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