Wells Rural vs Weston Villages

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Wells Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Weston Villages Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Wells Rural vs Weston Villages Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Wells Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      619 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Weston Villages
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      906 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wells Rural
      B Weston Villages
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      619
      906
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      646
      957
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      9.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wells Rural
      B Weston Villages
      Violent Crime
      291 ↓7%
      428 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑6%
      121 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓18%
      68 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓46%
      40 ↓15%
      Burglary
      51 ↑6%
      41 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑74%
      66 ↓12%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      13 ↓7%
      Public Order
      34 ↓28%
      87 ↑4%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑32%
      15 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓33%
      19 ↓34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Wells Rural is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wells Rural safer than Weston Villages?

      Wells Rural has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 619 crimes in the last 12 months. Weston Villages has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 906 crimes. Wells Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wells Rural vs Weston Villages?

      Wells Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weston Villages shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wells Rural and Weston Villages?

      In Wells Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (291 incidents). In Weston Villages, it is Violent Crime (428 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wells Rural and Weston Villages?

      Wells Rural recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weston Villages recorded 121. 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 Wells Rural vs Weston Villages?

      Violent crime in Wells Rural totalled 291 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 428 in Weston Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wells Rural and Weston Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wells Rural recorded 646 crimes (now 619, a change of -4.2%). Weston Villages recorded 957 crimes previously (now 906, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wells Rural and Weston Villages?

      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. Wells Rural has a resolution rate of 50% and Weston Villages has 9.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wells Rural and Weston Villages?

      Wells Rural falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Weston Villages 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 Wells Rural and Weston Villages?

      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 Wells Rural or Weston Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wells Rural and Weston Villages. 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.