Harnham vs Shirenewton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Harnham Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Harnham vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Harnham
      Wiltshire Police
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.7% trend
      12% 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 Harnham
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      367
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.7%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harnham
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑27%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓4%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑147%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓39%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      10 ↓33%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓17%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      9 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      42 ↑121%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓41%
      2
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harnham safer than Shirenewton?

      Harnham has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 367 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 Harnham vs Shirenewton?

      Harnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.7% — 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 Harnham and Shirenewton?

      In Harnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 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 Harnham and Shirenewton?

      Harnham recorded 70 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 Harnham vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Harnham totalled 135 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 Harnham and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harnham recorded 320 crimes (now 367, a change of +14.7%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harnham 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. Harnham has a resolution rate of 12% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harnham and Shirenewton?

      Harnham 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 Harnham 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 Harnham or Shirenewton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harnham 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.