Westcott vs Shirenewton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Westcott Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Westcott vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Westcott
      Wiltshire Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      27.6% 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 Westcott
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      183
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      151
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.2%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westcott
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      73 ↑52%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓15%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑133%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓5%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      13 ↑18%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westcott safer than Shirenewton?

      Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 183 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 Westcott vs Shirenewton?

      Westcott shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.2% — 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 Westcott and Shirenewton?

      In Westcott, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (73 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 Westcott and Shirenewton?

      Westcott recorded 28 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 Westcott vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Westcott totalled 73 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 Westcott and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westcott recorded 151 crimes (now 183, a change of +21.2%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westcott 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. Westcott has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westcott and Shirenewton?

      Westcott 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 Westcott 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 Westcott or Shirenewton on a crime map?

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