Axminster Rural vs Chard Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Axminster Rural vs Chard Rural West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Axminster Rural safer than Chard Rural West?
Axminster Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Chard Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 139 crimes. Chard Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Axminster Rural vs Chard Rural West?
Axminster Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chard Rural West shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Axminster Rural and Chard Rural West?
In Axminster Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (108 incidents). In Chard Rural West, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Rural and Chard Rural West?
Axminster Rural recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chard Rural West recorded 13. 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 Axminster Rural vs Chard Rural West?
Violent crime in Axminster Rural totalled 108 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Chard Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Rural and Chard Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Axminster Rural recorded 273 crimes (now 249, a change of -8.8%). Chard Rural West recorded 130 crimes previously (now 139, +6.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Rural and Chard Rural West?
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. Axminster Rural has a resolution rate of 45.5% and Chard Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Axminster Rural and Chard Rural West?
Axminster Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Chard Rural West 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 Axminster Rural and Chard Rural West?
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 Axminster Rural or Chard Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Axminster Rural and Chard Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.