Weston Villages vs Yeovil Rural

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

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

      Weston Villages vs Yeovil Rural Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Weston Villages
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      906 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Yeovil Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Weston Villages
      B Yeovil Rural
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      906
      1,091
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      957
      1,056
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.5%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Weston Villages
      B Yeovil Rural
      Violent Crime
      428 ↓8%
      473 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↑14%
      150 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      68 ↑1%
      89 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓15%
      31 ↑11%
      Burglary
      41 ↓20%
      39 ↑77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↓12%
      83 ↓17%
      Drugs
      13 ↓7%
      14 ↑250%
      Public Order
      87 ↑4%
      96 ↑10%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑150%
      73 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓34%
      27 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Weston Villages is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Weston Villages safer than Yeovil Rural?

      Weston Villages has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 906 crimes in the last 12 months. Yeovil Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,091 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

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

      Weston Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Yeovil Rural shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Weston Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Yeovil Rural, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Weston Villages recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yeovil Rural recorded 150. 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 Weston Villages vs Yeovil Rural?

      Violent crime in Weston Villages totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Yeovil Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Weston Villages recorded 957 crimes (now 906, a change of -5.3%). Yeovil Rural recorded 1,056 crimes previously (now 1,091, +3.3%).

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

      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. Weston Villages has a resolution rate of 9.5% and Yeovil Rural has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Weston Villages and Yeovil Rural?

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

      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 Weston Villages or Yeovil Rural on a crime map?

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