Abbey Meads vs Shirenewton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Abbey Meads Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Abbey Meads vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Abbey Meads
      Wiltshire Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Shirenewton
      Gwent Police
      32 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey Meads
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      215
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      213
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey Meads
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑7%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↓2%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓38%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      15 ↓17%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑178%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      1
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey Meads safer than Shirenewton?

      Abbey Meads has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 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 Abbey Meads vs Shirenewton?

      Abbey Meads shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Abbey Meads and Shirenewton?

      In Abbey Meads, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 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 Abbey Meads and Shirenewton?

      Abbey Meads recorded 40 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 Abbey Meads vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Abbey Meads totalled 78 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 Abbey Meads and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Meads recorded 213 crimes (now 215, a change of +0.9%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Meads 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. Abbey Meads has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey Meads and Shirenewton?

      Abbey Meads falls within the Wiltshire Police 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 Abbey Meads 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 Abbey Meads or Shirenewton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey Meads 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.