Marlborough Rural West vs Shirenewton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Marlborough Rural West Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Marlborough Rural West vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Marlborough Rural West
      Wiltshire Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      42.9% 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 Marlborough Rural West
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      172
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      161
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlborough Rural West
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      44 ↑10%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓9%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑8%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑7%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      15 ↑25%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓5%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      16 ↑45%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 72/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlborough Rural West safer than Shirenewton?

      Marlborough Rural West has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 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 Marlborough Rural West vs Shirenewton?

      Marlborough Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — 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 Marlborough Rural West and Shirenewton?

      In Marlborough Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 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 Marlborough Rural West and Shirenewton?

      Marlborough Rural West recorded 21 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 Marlborough Rural West vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Marlborough Rural West totalled 44 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 Marlborough Rural West and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlborough Rural West recorded 161 crimes (now 172, a change of +6.8%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlborough Rural West 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. Marlborough Rural West has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlborough Rural West and Shirenewton?

      Marlborough Rural West 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 Marlborough Rural West 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 Marlborough Rural West or Shirenewton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marlborough Rural West and Shirenewton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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