Wells Rural vs Ashton Keynes and Minety

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Wells Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Ashton Keynes and Minety Wiltshire Police

      Wells Rural vs Ashton Keynes and Minety Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Wells Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      484 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Wiltshire Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.5% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wells Rural
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      484
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      666
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.3%
      ↓36.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wells Rural
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Violent Crime
      227 ↓29%
      33 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓8%
      14 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓29%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓63%
      1 ↓95%
      Burglary
      38 ↓30%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑38%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      22 ↓57%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      28 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓53%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wells Rural safer than Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Wells Rural has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 484 crimes in the last 12 months. Ashton Keynes and Minety has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 99 crimes. Ashton Keynes and Minety scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wells Rural vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Wells Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ashton Keynes and Minety shows -36.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wells Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      In Wells Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (227 incidents). In Ashton Keynes and Minety, it is Violent Crime (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wells Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Wells Rural recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 14. 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 Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Violent crime in Wells Rural totalled 227 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 33 in Ashton Keynes and Minety. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wells Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wells Rural recorded 666 crimes (now 484, a change of -27.3%). Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 156 crimes previously (now 99, -36.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wells Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      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 100% and Ashton Keynes and Minety has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wells Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Wells Rural falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Ashton Keynes and Minety is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Wells Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      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 Ashton Keynes and Minety on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wells Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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