Staple Hill and New Cheltenham vs Thornwell
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Staple Hill and New Cheltenham vs Thornwell 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 Staple Hill and New Cheltenham safer than Thornwell?
Staple Hill and New Cheltenham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,125 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornwell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 88 crimes. Thornwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Staple Hill and New Cheltenham vs Thornwell?
Staple Hill and New Cheltenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thornwell shows -51.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Staple Hill and New Cheltenham and Thornwell?
In Staple Hill and New Cheltenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (922 incidents). In Thornwell, it is Violent Crime (42 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Staple Hill and New Cheltenham and Thornwell?
Staple Hill and New Cheltenham recorded 310 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornwell recorded 13. 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 Staple Hill and New Cheltenham vs Thornwell?
Violent crime in Staple Hill and New Cheltenham totalled 922 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 42 in Thornwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Staple Hill and New Cheltenham and Thornwell in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Staple Hill and New Cheltenham recorded 1,947 crimes (now 2,125, a change of +9.1%). Thornwell recorded 181 crimes previously (now 88, -51.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Staple Hill and New Cheltenham and Thornwell?
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. Staple Hill and New Cheltenham has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Thornwell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Staple Hill and New Cheltenham and Thornwell?
Staple Hill and New Cheltenham falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Thornwell is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Staple Hill and New Cheltenham and Thornwell?
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 Staple Hill and New Cheltenham or Thornwell on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Staple Hill and New Cheltenham and Thornwell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.