Southville vs Wells City

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Southville Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wells City Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Southville vs Wells City Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Southville
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      4,164 crimes / 12m
      ↑83.5% trend
      31.3% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southville
      B Wells City
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,164
      1,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,269
      979
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑83.5%
      ↑8.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      36.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southville
      B Wells City
      Violent Crime
      1,348 ↑77%
      402 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      704 ↑149%
      148 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      385 ↑155%
      47 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      216 ↑9%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      191 ↑127%
      35 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      229 ↑86%
      71 ↑9%
      Drugs
      78 ↑169%
      13 ↑8%
      Public Order
      402 ↑67%
      107 ↑8%
      Robbery
      109 ↑127%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      321 ↑38%
      173 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↑227%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      77 ↑13%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑213%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑43%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells City is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southville safer than Wells City?

      Southville has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,164 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells City has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,062 crimes. Wells City scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southville vs Wells City?

      Southville shows a year-on-year crime trend of +83.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Southville and Wells City?

      In Southville, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,348 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 Southville and Wells City?

      Southville recorded 704 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 Southville vs Wells City?

      Violent crime in Southville totalled 1,348 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 Southville and Wells City in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southville recorded 2,269 crimes (now 4,164, a change of +83.5%). Wells City recorded 979 crimes previously (now 1,062, +8.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southville 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. Southville has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Wells City has 36.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southville and Wells City?

      Southville 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 Southville 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 Southville or Wells City on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southville 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.