Yate and Dodington vs Wotton-under-Edge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Yate and Dodington Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Yate and Dodington vs Wotton-under-Edge Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Yate and Dodington
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,531 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Wotton-under-Edge
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Yate and Dodington
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,531
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,676
      415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↓35.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Yate and Dodington
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Violent Crime
      1,094 ↓3%
      100 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      418 ↑10%
      73 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      122 ↓19%
      20 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓66%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      96 ↓20%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↓16%
      23 ↓4%
      Drugs
      36 ↑80%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      246 ↑0%
      9 ↓69%
      Robbery
      34 ↑70%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      214 ↑6%
      1 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓68%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑38%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓31%
      13 ↓48%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wotton-under-Edge is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Yate and Dodington safer than Wotton-under-Edge?

      Yate and Dodington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,531 crimes in the last 12 months. Wotton-under-Edge has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Wotton-under-Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Yate and Dodington vs Wotton-under-Edge?

      Yate and Dodington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wotton-under-Edge shows -35.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Yate and Dodington and Wotton-under-Edge?

      In Yate and Dodington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,094 incidents). In Wotton-under-Edge, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Yate and Dodington and Wotton-under-Edge?

      Yate and Dodington recorded 418 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wotton-under-Edge recorded 73. 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 Yate and Dodington vs Wotton-under-Edge?

      Violent crime in Yate and Dodington totalled 1,094 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Wotton-under-Edge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Yate and Dodington and Wotton-under-Edge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Yate and Dodington recorded 2,676 crimes (now 2,531, a change of -5.4%). Wotton-under-Edge recorded 415 crimes previously (now 268, -35.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Yate and Dodington and Wotton-under-Edge?

      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. Yate and Dodington has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Wotton-under-Edge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Yate and Dodington and Wotton-under-Edge?

      Yate and Dodington falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wotton-under-Edge is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Yate and Dodington and Wotton-under-Edge?

      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 Yate and Dodington or Wotton-under-Edge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Yate and Dodington and Wotton-under-Edge. 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.