Severn Vale and Pilning vs Southmead

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
      2/100
      Southmead Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Severn Vale and Pilning vs Southmead 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Southmead
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,331 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.2% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Severn Vale and Pilning
      B Southmead
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      646
      2,331
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      638
      1,605
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑45.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Severn Vale and Pilning
      B Southmead
      Violent Crime
      296 ↑3%
      856 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓1%
      239 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑39%
      146 ↑106%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓53%
      152 ↑103%
      Burglary
      32 ↓16%
      85 ↑77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↑64%
      167 ↑44%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      71 ↑145%
      Public Order
      66 ↑6%
      214 ↑31%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      42 ↑147%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑600%
      298 ↑187%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓30%
      40 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Severn Vale and Pilning is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Severn Vale and Pilning safer than Southmead?

      Severn Vale and Pilning has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 646 crimes in the last 12 months. Southmead has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,331 crimes. Severn Vale and Pilning scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Severn Vale and Pilning vs Southmead?

      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. Southmead shows +45.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Severn Vale and Pilning and Southmead?

      In Severn Vale and Pilning, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (296 incidents). In Southmead, it is Violent Crime (856 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Severn Vale and Pilning and Southmead?

      Severn Vale and Pilning recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southmead recorded 239. 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 Southmead?

      Violent crime in Severn Vale and Pilning totalled 296 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 856 in Southmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Severn Vale and Pilning and Southmead 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%). Southmead recorded 1,605 crimes previously (now 2,331, +45.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Severn Vale and Pilning and Southmead?

      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 Southmead has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Severn Vale and Pilning and Southmead?

      Severn Vale and Pilning falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Southmead 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 Southmead?

      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 Southmead on a crime map?

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

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