Somer Valley vs Williton and Watchet

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
      6/100
      Williton and Watchet Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Somer Valley vs Williton and Watchet 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Williton and Watchet
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      879 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Somer Valley
      B Williton and Watchet
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,868
      879
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,959
      914
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Somer Valley
      B Williton and Watchet
      Violent Crime
      849 ↓1%
      456 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      313 ↑7%
      119 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓25%
      52 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓17%
      21 ↑0%
      Burglary
      76 ↓3%
      21 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓7%
      82 ↑28%
      Drugs
      22 ↑83%
      7 ↓22%
      Public Order
      188 ↑15%
      84 ↑0%
      Robbery
      14 ↑56%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      83 ↓42%
      14 ↑133%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓48%
      14 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Somer Valley is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Somer Valley safer than Williton and Watchet?

      Somer Valley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,868 crimes in the last 12 months. Williton and Watchet has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 879 crimes. Somer Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Somer Valley vs Williton and Watchet?

      Somer Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Williton and Watchet shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Somer Valley and Williton and Watchet?

      In Somer Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (849 incidents). In Williton and Watchet, it is Violent Crime (456 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Somer Valley and Williton and Watchet?

      Somer Valley recorded 313 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Williton and Watchet recorded 119. 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 Williton and Watchet?

      Violent crime in Somer Valley totalled 849 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 456 in Williton and Watchet. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Somer Valley and Williton and Watchet 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%). Williton and Watchet recorded 914 crimes previously (now 879, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Somer Valley and Williton and Watchet?

      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 Williton and Watchet has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Somer Valley and Williton and Watchet?

      Somer Valley falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Williton and Watchet 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 Williton and Watchet?

      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 Williton and Watchet on a crime map?

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

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