Seaton vs Chard Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Seaton vs Chard Rural West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seaton safer than Chard Rural West?
Seaton has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Chard Rural West has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 100 crimes. Chard Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Seaton vs Chard Rural West?
Seaton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chard Rural West shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Seaton and Chard Rural West?
In Seaton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (189 incidents). In Chard Rural West, it is Violent Crime (55 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaton and Chard Rural West?
Seaton recorded 34 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 Seaton vs Chard Rural West?
Violent crime in Seaton totalled 189 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 55 in Chard Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Seaton and Chard Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaton recorded 301 crimes (now 357, a change of +18.6%). Chard Rural West recorded 150 crimes previously (now 100, -33.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaton 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. Seaton has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Chard Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Seaton and Chard Rural West?
Seaton 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 Seaton 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 Seaton or Chard Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaton and Chard Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.