Newent vs Wotton-under-Edge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newent vs Wotton-under-Edge Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newent safer than Wotton-under-Edge?
Newent has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 847 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 Newent vs Wotton-under-Edge?
Newent shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.4% — 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 Newent and Wotton-under-Edge?
In Newent, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (336 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 Newent and Wotton-under-Edge?
Newent recorded 175 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 Newent vs Wotton-under-Edge?
Violent crime in Newent totalled 336 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 Newent and Wotton-under-Edge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newent recorded 1,013 crimes (now 847, a change of -16.4%). Wotton-under-Edge recorded 402 crimes previously (now 354, -11.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newent 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. Newent 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 Newent and Wotton-under-Edge?
Newent 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 Newent 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 Newent or Wotton-under-Edge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newent and Wotton-under-Edge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.