South Petherton vs Yeo Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    South Petherton Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Yeo Vale Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      South Petherton vs Yeo Vale Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      South Petherton
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      422 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Yeo Vale
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      512 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Petherton
      B Yeo Vale
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      422
      512
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19%
      ↑14%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.2%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Petherton
      B Yeo Vale
      Violent Crime
      198 ↓18%
      202 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓4%
      46 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑12%
      60 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓33%
      25 ↓17%
      Burglary
      12 ↓56%
      29 ↑16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓15%
      39 ↑44%
      Drugs
      7 ↓13%
      6 ↑500%
      Public Order
      35 ↓15%
      57 ↑73%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓73%
      31 ↑24%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      1
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Petherton is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Petherton safer than Yeo Vale?

      South Petherton has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 422 crimes in the last 12 months. Yeo Vale has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 512 crimes. South Petherton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Petherton vs Yeo Vale?

      South Petherton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Yeo Vale shows +14% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Petherton and Yeo Vale?

      In South Petherton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In Yeo Vale, it is Violent Crime (202 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Petherton and Yeo Vale?

      South Petherton recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yeo Vale recorded 46. 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 Yeo Vale?

      Violent crime in South Petherton totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 202 in Yeo Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Petherton and Yeo Vale 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%). Yeo Vale recorded 449 crimes previously (now 512, +14%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Petherton and Yeo Vale?

      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 Yeo Vale has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Petherton and Yeo Vale?

      South Petherton falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Yeo Vale 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 Yeo Vale?

      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 Yeo Vale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Petherton and Yeo Vale. 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.