Somer Valley vs Wells City

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Somer Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wells City Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Somer Valley vs Wells City Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Somer Valley
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,868 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      22% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wells City
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,062 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      36.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Somer Valley
      B Wells City
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,868
      1,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,959
      979
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↑8.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      36.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Somer Valley
      B Wells City
      Violent Crime
      849 ↓1%
      402 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      313 ↑7%
      148 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓25%
      47 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓17%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      76 ↓3%
      35 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓7%
      71 ↑9%
      Drugs
      22 ↑83%
      13 ↑8%
      Public Order
      188 ↑15%
      107 ↑8%
      Robbery
      14 ↑56%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      83 ↓42%
      173 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑0%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓48%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Somer Valley safer than Wells City?

      Somer Valley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,868 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells City has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,062 crimes. Somer Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Somer Valley vs Wells City?

      Somer Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wells City shows +8.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Somer Valley and Wells City?

      In Somer Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (849 incidents). In Wells City, it is Violent Crime (402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Somer Valley and Wells City?

      Somer Valley recorded 313 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells City recorded 148. 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 Somer Valley vs Wells City?

      Violent crime in Somer Valley totalled 849 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 402 in Wells City. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Somer Valley and Wells City in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Somer Valley recorded 1,959 crimes (now 1,868, a change of -4.7%). Wells City recorded 979 crimes previously (now 1,062, +8.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Somer Valley and Wells City?

      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. Somer Valley has a resolution rate of 22% and Wells City has 36.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Somer Valley and Wells City?

      Somer Valley falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wells City 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 Somer Valley and Wells City?

      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 Somer Valley or Wells City on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Somer Valley and Wells City. 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.