Crime in South West England differs depending on the region, and whether it is a rural or urban setting. South West England crime rates depend on a number of factors. Let’s take a closer look at the crime rates in each area.
Over the past few years, Cornwall has hit the headlines as being one of the safest places to live in the UK, with the second-lowest reported crime rate in England and Wales.
The county of Dorset, located in Southwest England, contains a number of large towns and urban areas as well as stunning countryside. The crime rate of the region sits at around 27.5 crimes reported per year per 1000 people.
Bournemouth, located on the South coast of England sits within the county of Dorset. It’s a coastal resort town with a population of over 510,000 according to World Population Review.
Gloucester or Cheltenham, we have seen this debate rage on for years, never finding a satisfactory conclusion, both are similarly sized towns in the Gloucestershire region.
Bristol has long been known as a very peaceful area as far as crime is concerned. According to research, it currently sits at around 93% of the national crime rate, an overall win when it comes to keeping the city safe.
