Amesbury Rural vs Shirenewton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Amesbury Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Amesbury Rural vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Amesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      390 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      14.8% 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 Amesbury Rural
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      390
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Amesbury Rural
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      129 ↑1%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓38%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑46%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑10%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      35 ↓3%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      22 ↓21%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      2
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      11 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Amesbury Rural safer than Shirenewton?

      Amesbury Rural has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 390 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 Amesbury Rural vs Shirenewton?

      Amesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — 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 Amesbury Rural and Shirenewton?

      In Amesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 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 Amesbury Rural and Shirenewton?

      Amesbury Rural recorded 41 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 Amesbury Rural vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Amesbury Rural totalled 129 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 Amesbury Rural and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Amesbury Rural recorded 392 crimes (now 390, a change of -0.5%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Amesbury Rural 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. Amesbury Rural has a resolution rate of 14.8% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Amesbury Rural and Shirenewton?

      Amesbury Rural 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 Amesbury Rural 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 Amesbury Rural or Shirenewton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Amesbury Rural 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.