Wootton Bassett Rural vs Shirenewton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Wootton Bassett Rural vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      16% 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 Wootton Bassett Rural
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      280
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      257
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9%
      ↓48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wootton Bassett Rural
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      129 ↑24%
      11 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓28%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑15%
      5 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑43%
      4 ↑33%
      Drugs
      12 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      13 ↓41%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      2
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1
      Other Crime
      7 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wootton Bassett Rural safer than Shirenewton?

      Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 280 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 Wootton Bassett Rural vs Shirenewton?

      Wootton Bassett Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9% — 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 Wootton Bassett Rural and Shirenewton?

      In Wootton Bassett 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 Wootton Bassett Rural and Shirenewton?

      Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 34 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 Wootton Bassett Rural vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Wootton Bassett 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 Wootton Bassett Rural and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 257 crimes (now 280, a change of +9%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wootton Bassett 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. Wootton Bassett Rural has a resolution rate of 16% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wootton Bassett Rural and Shirenewton?

      Wootton Bassett 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 Wootton Bassett 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 Wootton Bassett Rural or Shirenewton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wootton Bassett Rural 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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