Brislington West vs Pensford and Chew Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Brislington West Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Pensford and Chew Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Brislington West vs Pensford and Chew Valley Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Brislington West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,700 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Pensford and Chew Valley
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      80% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brislington West
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,700
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,459
      269
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.5%
      ↑4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brislington West
      B Pensford and Chew Valley
      Violent Crime
      633 ↑29%
      85 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↑32%
      50 ↑117%
      Other Theft
      106 ↑28%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↓43%
      18 ↓22%
      Burglary
      64 ↑14%
      17 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↑24%
      16 ↓6%
      Drugs
      35 ↑192%
      14 ↑1300%
      Public Order
      190 ↑22%
      21 ↑0%
      Robbery
      36 ↑64%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      130 ↓14%
      21 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓35%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      1
      Other Crime
      22 ↓12%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pensford and Chew Valley is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brislington West safer than Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Brislington West has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,700 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensford and Chew Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 281 crimes. Pensford and Chew Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brislington West vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Brislington West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensford and Chew Valley shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brislington West and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      In Brislington West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (633 incidents). In Pensford and Chew Valley, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brislington West and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Brislington West recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 50. 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 Brislington West vs Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Violent crime in Brislington West totalled 633 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Pensford and Chew Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brislington West and Pensford and Chew Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brislington West recorded 1,459 crimes (now 1,700, a change of +16.5%). Pensford and Chew Valley recorded 269 crimes previously (now 281, +4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brislington West and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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. Brislington West has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Pensford and Chew Valley has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brislington West and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      Brislington West falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Pensford and Chew Valley 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 Brislington West and Pensford and Chew Valley?

      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 Brislington West or Pensford and Chew Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brislington West and Pensford and Chew Valley. 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.