Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 19th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 434th most dangerous overall out of the United Kingdoms 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 2176 in total and in 2020 there was 42 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 9 in total
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 1796. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 124 in 2005. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 35 in 2020. There is a 254.29% (89) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2013 | 73 |
The total number of Casualties between 1999-2020 was 2418. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 167 in 2005. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 45 in 2020. There is a 271.11% (122) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2017 | 79 |
| 2016 | 80 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2013 | 79 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1999-2020 was 3264. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 228 in 2005. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 53 in 2020. There is a 330.19% (175) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2016 | 121 |
| 2015 | 94 |
| 2014 | 122 |
| 2013 | 96 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 33 |
| 2019 | 23 | 46 |
| 2018 | 29 | 30 |
| 2017 | 38 | 31 |
| 2016 | 40 | 48 |
| 2015 | 24 | 38 |
| 2014 | 30 | 45 |
| 2013 | 45 | 42 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 9 | 117 |
| 2006 | 1 | 12 | 116 |
| 2004 | 2 | 16 | 116 |
| 2003 | 1 | 11 | 101 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 | 143 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 107 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32 | 7 | 5 |
| 2019 | 48 | 11 | 9 |
| 2018 | 39 | 10 | 12 |
| 2017 | 46 | 22 | 11 |
| 2016 | 43 | 15 | 17 |
| 2015 | 52 | 22 | 11 |
| 2014 | 53 | 16 | 17 |
| 2013 | 47 | 17 | 20 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
| 2013 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 621601138 | 04/07/2016 08:13 | 51.397943 | -3.288583 | 6 | 2 | 30 |
| 621701556 | 27/08/2017 15:27 | 51.392485 | -3.277256 | 6 | 4 | 30 |
| 620060723 | 04/06/2002 14:25 | 51.393627 | -3.272866 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| 620068102 | 22/09/2002 21:15 | 51.391888 | -3.292077 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| 620060048 | 03/06/2002 00:40 | 51.394179 | -3.288117 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
On 04/07/2016 at 08:13 there was a slight accident on the A4050. The A4050 is a roundabout with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a mini-roundabout. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
6Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
4Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
11Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
11Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
6Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Entering roundabout1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Taking pupil to/from schoolAge of Driver
31Engine Capacity (cc)
1749Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
14Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Taking pupil to/from schoolAge of Driver
39Engine Capacity (cc)
1198Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
2Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 40-50%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 27/08/2017 at 15:27 there was a slight accident on the A4055. The A4055 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
24Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
22Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
56Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
83Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
19Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 20-30%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
30Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
34Engine Capacity (cc)
1461Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
9Driver IMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
24Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
14Driver IMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
56Engine Capacity (cc)
1388Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
13Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
30Engine Capacity (cc)
1584Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
12Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 04/06/2002 at 14:25 there was a slight accident on the 0. The 0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer attended the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
18Engine Capacity (cc)
1117Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
9Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
U-turnVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
NearsideAge of Driver
17Engine Capacity (cc)
1119Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
1Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 22/09/2002 at 21:15 there was a slight accident on the 0. The 0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. The was darkness streetlights and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
20Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
19Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
20Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Turning rightVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
18Engine Capacity (cc)
1597Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
13Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
20Engine Capacity (cc)
1597Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
9On 03/06/2002 at 00:40 there was a slight accident on the 0. The 0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction. The was darkness streetlights and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer attended the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
20Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
22Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
41Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideAge of Driver
20Engine Capacity (cc)
1753Propulsion Code
Heavy oilDriver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
41Engine Capacity (cc)
1896Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
16Driver Home Area Type
Urban area
| Postcode | Crashes | Crashes Total % | Casualties | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF62 5 | 84 | 4.68% | 132 | 143 |
| CF62 6 | 105 | 5.85% | 138 | 186 |
| CF62 7 | 267 | 14.87% | 364 | 504 |
| CF62 8 | 303 | 16.87% | 399 | 546 |
| CF62 9 | 197 | 10.97% | 257 | 352 |
| CF63 1 | 326 | 18.15% | 453 | 608 |
| CF63 2 | 245 | 13.64% | 347 | 492 |
| CF63 3 | 12 | 0.67% | 21 | 24 |
| CF63 4 | 257 | 14.31% | 307 | 409 |