Westlea vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Westlea Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Westlea vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Westlea
      Wiltshire Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.9% trend
      10.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westlea
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      237
      280
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      343
      257
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.9%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.5%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westlea
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      84 ↓21%
      129 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓29%
      34 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓38%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓76%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓53%
      30 ↑43%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      12 ↑300%
      Public Order
      25 ↑25%
      13 ↓41%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓59%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      2
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Westlea is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westlea safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Westlea has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 237 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 280 crimes. Westlea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westlea vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Westlea shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Rural shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westlea and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Westlea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Rural, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westlea and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Westlea recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 34. 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 Westlea vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Westlea totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Wootton Bassett Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westlea and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westlea recorded 343 crimes (now 237, a change of -30.9%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 257 crimes previously (now 280, +9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westlea and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      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. Westlea has a resolution rate of 10.5% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westlea and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Westlea falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett Rural 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 Westlea and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      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 Westlea or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

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

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