Fairford and Lechlade vs Blunsdon

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
      73/100
      Blunsdon Wiltshire Police

      Fairford and Lechlade vs Blunsdon 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
      73/100
      Safe
      Blunsdon
      Wiltshire Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairford and Lechlade
      B Blunsdon
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      514
      149
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      647
      161
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.6%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairford and Lechlade
      B Blunsdon
      Violent Crime
      179 ↓24%
      63 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓36%
      41 ↑52%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑4%
      3 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓16%
      6 ↓67%
      Burglary
      40 ↓13%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑11%
      14 ↑75%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      36 ↓29%
      7 ↓36%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑6%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Blunsdon is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairford and Lechlade safer than Blunsdon?

      Fairford and Lechlade has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Blunsdon has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 149 crimes. Blunsdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairford and Lechlade vs Blunsdon?

      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. Blunsdon shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairford and Lechlade and Blunsdon?

      In Fairford and Lechlade, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (179 incidents). In Blunsdon, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairford and Lechlade and Blunsdon?

      Fairford and Lechlade recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blunsdon recorded 41. 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 Blunsdon?

      Violent crime in Fairford and Lechlade totalled 179 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Blunsdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairford and Lechlade and Blunsdon 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%). Blunsdon recorded 161 crimes previously (now 149, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairford and Lechlade and Blunsdon?

      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 Blunsdon has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairford and Lechlade and Blunsdon?

      Fairford and Lechlade falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Blunsdon 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 Fairford and Lechlade and Blunsdon?

      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 Blunsdon on a crime map?

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

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