Backwell and Wrington vs The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Backwell and Wrington Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Backwell and Wrington vs The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Backwell and Wrington
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      245 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      5,717 crimes / 12m
      ↑382% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Backwell and Wrington
      B The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      245
      5,717
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      442
      1,186
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓44.6%
      ↑382%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Backwell and Wrington
      B The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh
      Violent Crime
      85 ↓46%
      1,760 ↑515%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓35%
      1,051 ↑248%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓41%
      435 ↑285%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓44%
      230 ↑265%
      Burglary
      18 ↓18%
      232 ↑355%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓41%
      341 ↑349%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      145 ↑353%
      Public Order
      15 ↓59%
      586 ↑384%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      167 ↑406%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓64%
      482 ↑971%
      Theft from Person
      1
      67 ↑570%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      119 ↑198%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      40 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      62 ↑933%
      Overall Verdict
      A Backwell and Wrington is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Backwell and Wrington safer than The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh?

      Backwell and Wrington has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 245 crimes in the last 12 months. The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 5,717 crimes. Backwell and Wrington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Backwell and Wrington vs The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh?

      Backwell and Wrington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -44.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh shows +382% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Backwell and Wrington and The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh?

      In Backwell and Wrington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 incidents). In The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh, it is Violent Crime (1,760 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Backwell and Wrington and The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh?

      Backwell and Wrington recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh recorded 1,051. 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 Backwell and Wrington vs The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh?

      Violent crime in Backwell and Wrington totalled 85 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,760 in The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Backwell and Wrington and The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Backwell and Wrington recorded 442 crimes (now 245, a change of -44.6%). The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh recorded 1,186 crimes previously (now 5,717, +382%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Backwell and Wrington and The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh?

      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. Backwell and Wrington has a resolution rate of 0% and The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Backwell and Wrington and The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh?

      Backwell and Wrington falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh 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 Backwell and Wrington and The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh?

      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 Backwell and Wrington or The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Backwell and Wrington and The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh. 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.