Crewkerne Rural vs Axminster Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Crewkerne Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Axminster Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crewkerne Rural vs Axminster Rural Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Crewkerne Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      162 crimes / 12m
      ↓27% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Axminster Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewkerne Rural
      B Axminster Rural
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      162
      249
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      222
      273
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27%
      ↓8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      45.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewkerne Rural
      B Axminster Rural
      Violent Crime
      70 ↓28%
      108 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓37%
      23 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓4%
      26 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓67%
      7 ↓13%
      Burglary
      8 ↓11%
      21 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓35%
      33 ↑6%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↓82%
      Public Order
      7 ↓50%
      15 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crewkerne Rural is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewkerne Rural safer than Axminster Rural?

      Crewkerne Rural has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 162 crimes in the last 12 months. Axminster Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 249 crimes. Crewkerne Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewkerne Rural vs Axminster Rural?

      Crewkerne Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Axminster Rural shows -8.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewkerne Rural and Axminster Rural?

      In Crewkerne Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Axminster Rural, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewkerne Rural and Axminster Rural?

      Crewkerne Rural recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Axminster Rural recorded 23. 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 Crewkerne Rural vs Axminster Rural?

      Violent crime in Crewkerne Rural totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Axminster Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewkerne Rural and Axminster Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewkerne Rural recorded 222 crimes (now 162, a change of -27%). Axminster Rural recorded 273 crimes previously (now 249, -8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewkerne Rural and Axminster Rural?

      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. Crewkerne Rural has a resolution rate of 40% and Axminster Rural has 45.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewkerne Rural and Axminster Rural?

      Crewkerne Rural falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Axminster Rural 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 Crewkerne Rural and Axminster Rural?

      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 Crewkerne Rural or Axminster Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crewkerne Rural and Axminster Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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