Somerton and Langport vs Yate and Dodington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Somerton and Langport Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Yate and Dodington Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Somerton and Langport vs Yate and Dodington Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Somerton and Langport
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      866 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Yate and Dodington
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,599 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Somerton and Langport
      B Yate and Dodington
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      866
      2,599
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      769
      2,771
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Somerton and Langport
      B Yate and Dodington
      Violent Crime
      408 ↑12%
      1,123 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↑0%
      436 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑9%
      135 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓9%
      32 ↓70%
      Burglary
      28 ↓20%
      87 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓20%
      170 ↓19%
      Drugs
      19 ↑217%
      38 ↑100%
      Public Order
      73 ↓1%
      259 ↑1%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      28 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      86 ↑146%
      212 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      12 ↓68%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑17%
      53 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Yate and Dodington is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Somerton and Langport safer than Yate and Dodington?

      Somerton and Langport has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 866 crimes in the last 12 months. Yate and Dodington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,599 crimes. Yate and Dodington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Somerton and Langport vs Yate and Dodington?

      Somerton and Langport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Yate and Dodington shows -6.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Somerton and Langport and Yate and Dodington?

      In Somerton and Langport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (408 incidents). In Yate and Dodington, it is Violent Crime (1,123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Somerton and Langport and Yate and Dodington?

      Somerton and Langport recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yate and Dodington recorded 436. 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 Somerton and Langport vs Yate and Dodington?

      Violent crime in Somerton and Langport totalled 408 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,123 in Yate and Dodington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Somerton and Langport and Yate and Dodington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Somerton and Langport recorded 769 crimes (now 866, a change of +12.6%). Yate and Dodington recorded 2,771 crimes previously (now 2,599, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Somerton and Langport and Yate and Dodington?

      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. Somerton and Langport has a resolution rate of 20% and Yate and Dodington has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Somerton and Langport and Yate and Dodington?

      Somerton and Langport falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Yate and Dodington 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 Somerton and Langport and Yate and Dodington?

      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 Somerton and Langport or Yate and Dodington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Somerton and Langport and Yate and Dodington. 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.