South Petherton vs Wincanton Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Petherton vs Wincanton Rural West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Petherton safer than Wincanton Rural West?
South Petherton has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 422 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Rural West has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 764 crimes. South Petherton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Petherton vs Wincanton Rural West?
South Petherton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wincanton Rural West shows -28.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Petherton and Wincanton Rural West?
In South Petherton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In Wincanton Rural West, it is Violent Crime (356 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Petherton and Wincanton Rural West?
South Petherton recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Rural West recorded 105. 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 South Petherton vs Wincanton Rural West?
Violent crime in South Petherton totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 356 in Wincanton Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Petherton and Wincanton Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Petherton recorded 521 crimes (now 422, a change of -19%). Wincanton Rural West recorded 1,071 crimes previously (now 764, -28.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Petherton and Wincanton Rural West?
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. South Petherton has a resolution rate of 13.2% and Wincanton Rural West has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Petherton and Wincanton Rural West?
South Petherton falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wincanton Rural West 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 South Petherton and Wincanton Rural West?
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 South Petherton or Wincanton Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Petherton and Wincanton Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.