Shaftesbury vs Wyesham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Shaftesbury vs Wyesham 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 Shaftesbury safer than Wyesham?
Shaftesbury has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 330 crimes in the last 12 months. Wyesham has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 68 crimes. Wyesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Shaftesbury vs Wyesham?
Shaftesbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wyesham shows -46% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Shaftesbury and Wyesham?
In Shaftesbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (113 incidents). In Wyesham, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shaftesbury and Wyesham?
Shaftesbury recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wyesham recorded 10. 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 Shaftesbury vs Wyesham?
Violent crime in Shaftesbury totalled 113 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Wyesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Shaftesbury and Wyesham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shaftesbury recorded 739 crimes (now 330, a change of -55.4%). Wyesham recorded 126 crimes previously (now 68, -46%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shaftesbury and Wyesham?
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. Shaftesbury has a resolution rate of 25% and Wyesham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Shaftesbury and Wyesham?
Shaftesbury falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Wyesham 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 Shaftesbury and Wyesham?
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 Shaftesbury or Wyesham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shaftesbury and Wyesham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.