Shrivenham Road Area vs Swindon Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Shrivenham Road Area Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Swindon Town Centre Wiltshire Police

      Shrivenham Road Area vs Swindon Town Centre Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Shrivenham Road Area
      Wiltshire Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      35.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swindon Town Centre
      Wiltshire Police
      1,903 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.8% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shrivenham Road Area
      B Swindon Town Centre
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      178
      1,903
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      175
      1,576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↑20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.7%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shrivenham Road Area
      B Swindon Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      85 ↑23%
      532 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓19%
      426 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓80%
      65 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑18%
      24 ↑9%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      30 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑11%
      73 ↓6%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      67 ↑34%
      Public Order
      10 ↓23%
      199 ↑21%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      18 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      0
      323 ↑55%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      32 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      41 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      24 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      49 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Shrivenham Road Area is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shrivenham Road Area safer than Swindon Town Centre?

      Shrivenham Road Area has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Swindon Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,903 crimes. Shrivenham Road Area scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shrivenham Road Area vs Swindon Town Centre?

      Shrivenham Road Area shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swindon Town Centre shows +20.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shrivenham Road Area and Swindon Town Centre?

      In Shrivenham Road Area, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 incidents). In Swindon Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (532 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shrivenham Road Area and Swindon Town Centre?

      Shrivenham Road Area recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swindon Town Centre recorded 426. 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 Shrivenham Road Area vs Swindon Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Shrivenham Road Area totalled 85 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 532 in Swindon Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shrivenham Road Area and Swindon Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shrivenham Road Area recorded 175 crimes (now 178, a change of +1.7%). Swindon Town Centre recorded 1,576 crimes previously (now 1,903, +20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shrivenham Road Area and Swindon Town Centre?

      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. Shrivenham Road Area has a resolution rate of 35.7% and Swindon Town Centre has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shrivenham Road Area and Swindon Town Centre?

      Shrivenham Road Area falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Swindon Town Centre is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Shrivenham Road Area and Swindon Town Centre?

      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 Shrivenham Road Area or Swindon Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shrivenham Road Area and Swindon Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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