Somer Valley vs Shirenewton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Somer Valley Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Somer Valley vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Somer Valley
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,868 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      22% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Shirenewton
      Gwent Police
      32 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Somer Valley
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,868
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,959
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Somer Valley
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      849 ↓1%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      313 ↑7%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓25%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓17%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      76 ↓3%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓7%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      22 ↑83%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      188 ↑15%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      14 ↑56%
      1
      Shoplifting
      83 ↓42%
      2
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      33 ↓48%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Somer Valley safer than Shirenewton?

      Somer Valley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,868 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirenewton has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 32 crimes. Shirenewton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Somer Valley vs Shirenewton?

      Somer Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shirenewton shows -48.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Somer Valley and Shirenewton?

      In Somer Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (849 incidents). In Shirenewton, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Somer Valley and Shirenewton?

      Somer Valley recorded 313 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirenewton recorded 5. 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 Somer Valley vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Somer Valley totalled 849 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Shirenewton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Somer Valley and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Somer Valley recorded 1,959 crimes (now 1,868, a change of -4.7%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Somer Valley and Shirenewton?

      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. Somer Valley has a resolution rate of 22% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Somer Valley and Shirenewton?

      Somer Valley falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Shirenewton is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Somer Valley and Shirenewton?

      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 Somer Valley or Shirenewton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Somer Valley and Shirenewton. 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.