The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh vs Wells City

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wells City Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh vs Wells City Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,356 crimes / 12m
      ↑169.6% trend
      32.5% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh
      B Wells City
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,356
      1,062
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,245
      979
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑169.6%
      ↑8.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      36.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh
      B Wells City
      Violent Crime
      1,041 ↑253%
      402 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      632 ↑107%
      148 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      265 ↑110%
      47 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      137 ↑63%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      137 ↑132%
      35 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↑173%
      71 ↑9%
      Drugs
      84 ↑236%
      13 ↑8%
      Public Order
      381 ↑240%
      107 ↑8%
      Robbery
      81 ↑131%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      227 ↑298%
      173 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑146%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      71 ↑48%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑243%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑650%
      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 The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh safer than Wells City?

      The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,356 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 The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh vs Wells City?

      The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +169.6% — 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 The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh and Wells City?

      In The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,041 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 The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh and Wells City?

      The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh recorded 632 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 The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh vs Wells City?

      Violent crime in The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh totalled 1,041 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 The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh and Wells City in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh recorded 1,245 crimes (now 3,356, a change of +169.6%). Wells City recorded 979 crimes previously (now 1,062, +8.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh 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. The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Wells City has 36.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh and Wells City?

      The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh 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 The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh 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 The Dings and St Philip’s Marsh or Wells City on a crime map?

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