Fairford and Lechlade vs Wotton-under-Edge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Fairford and Lechlade Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Fairford and Lechlade vs Wotton-under-Edge Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Fairford and Lechlade
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Wotton-under-Edge
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairford and Lechlade
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      514
      354
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      647
      402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.6%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairford and Lechlade
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Violent Crime
      179 ↓24%
      141 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓36%
      93 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑4%
      27 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓16%
      6 ↓50%
      Burglary
      40 ↓13%
      20 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑11%
      28 ↑22%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      1 ↓83%
      Public Order
      36 ↓29%
      14 ↓52%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      2 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑6%
      18 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wotton-under-Edge is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 41/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairford and Lechlade safer than Wotton-under-Edge?

      Fairford and Lechlade has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Wotton-under-Edge has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 354 crimes. Wotton-under-Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairford and Lechlade vs Wotton-under-Edge?

      Fairford and Lechlade shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wotton-under-Edge shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairford and Lechlade and Wotton-under-Edge?

      In Fairford and Lechlade, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (179 incidents). In Wotton-under-Edge, it is Violent Crime (141 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairford and Lechlade and Wotton-under-Edge?

      Fairford and Lechlade recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wotton-under-Edge recorded 93. 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 Fairford and Lechlade vs Wotton-under-Edge?

      Violent crime in Fairford and Lechlade totalled 179 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 141 in Wotton-under-Edge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairford and Lechlade and Wotton-under-Edge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairford and Lechlade recorded 647 crimes (now 514, a change of -20.6%). Wotton-under-Edge recorded 402 crimes previously (now 354, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairford and Lechlade and Wotton-under-Edge?

      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. Fairford and Lechlade has a resolution rate of 0% and Wotton-under-Edge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairford and Lechlade and Wotton-under-Edge?

      Fairford and Lechlade falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Wotton-under-Edge is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Fairford and Lechlade and Wotton-under-Edge?

      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 Fairford and Lechlade or Wotton-under-Edge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairford and Lechlade and Wotton-under-Edge. 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.