Williton and Watchet vs Mortehoe & Woolacombe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Williton and Watchet Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Mortehoe & Woolacombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Williton and Watchet vs Mortehoe & Woolacombe Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Williton and Watchet
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Mortehoe & Woolacombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Williton and Watchet
      B Mortehoe & Woolacombe
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      751
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      835
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↓42.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Williton and Watchet
      B Mortehoe & Woolacombe
      Violent Crime
      379 ↓18%
      1 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑0%
      1
      Other Theft
      41 ↓31%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑11%
      1
      Burglary
      18 ↓44%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑31%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      6 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      74 ↑3%
      1
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑117%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↓24%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Mortehoe & Woolacombe is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Williton and Watchet safer than Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Williton and Watchet has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 751 crimes in the last 12 months. Mortehoe & Woolacombe has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 4 crimes. Mortehoe & Woolacombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Williton and Watchet vs Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Williton and Watchet shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mortehoe & Woolacombe shows -42.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Williton and Watchet and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      In Williton and Watchet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (379 incidents). In Mortehoe & Woolacombe, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Williton and Watchet and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Williton and Watchet recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mortehoe & Woolacombe recorded 1. 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 Williton and Watchet vs Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Violent crime in Williton and Watchet totalled 379 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Mortehoe & Woolacombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Williton and Watchet and Mortehoe & Woolacombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Williton and Watchet recorded 835 crimes (now 751, a change of -10.1%). Mortehoe & Woolacombe recorded 7 crimes previously (now 4, -42.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Williton and Watchet and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      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. Williton and Watchet has a resolution rate of 0% and Mortehoe & Woolacombe has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Williton and Watchet and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      Williton and Watchet falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Mortehoe & Woolacombe is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Williton and Watchet and Mortehoe & Woolacombe?

      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 Williton and Watchet or Mortehoe & Woolacombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Williton and Watchet and Mortehoe & Woolacombe. 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.