Bucklebury and Downlands vs Pewsey East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Bucklebury and Downlands Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Pewsey East Wiltshire Police

      Bucklebury and Downlands vs Pewsey East Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Bucklebury and Downlands
      Thames Valley Police
      610 crimes / 12m
      ↓32% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Pewsey East
      Wiltshire Police
      133 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bucklebury and Downlands
      B Pewsey East
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      610
      133
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      897
      178
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32%
      ↓25.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bucklebury and Downlands
      B Pewsey East
      Violent Crime
      226 ↓29%
      52 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓37%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓33%
      6 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓53%
      12 ↓20%
      Burglary
      58 ↓16%
      9 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↓31%
      19 ↓21%
      Drugs
      17 ↓11%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      36 ↓49%
      13 ↓43%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓5%
      1
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓5%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pewsey East is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bucklebury and Downlands safer than Pewsey East?

      Bucklebury and Downlands has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 610 crimes in the last 12 months. Pewsey East has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 133 crimes. Pewsey East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bucklebury and Downlands vs Pewsey East?

      Bucklebury and Downlands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pewsey East shows -25.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bucklebury and Downlands and Pewsey East?

      In Bucklebury and Downlands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 incidents). In Pewsey East, it is Violent Crime (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bucklebury and Downlands and Pewsey East?

      Bucklebury and Downlands recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pewsey East recorded 15. 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 Bucklebury and Downlands vs Pewsey East?

      Violent crime in Bucklebury and Downlands totalled 226 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 52 in Pewsey East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bucklebury and Downlands and Pewsey East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bucklebury and Downlands recorded 897 crimes (now 610, a change of -32%). Pewsey East recorded 178 crimes previously (now 133, -25.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bucklebury and Downlands and Pewsey East?

      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. Bucklebury and Downlands has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Pewsey East has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bucklebury and Downlands and Pewsey East?

      Bucklebury and Downlands falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Pewsey East 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 Bucklebury and Downlands and Pewsey East?

      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 Bucklebury and Downlands or Pewsey East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bucklebury and Downlands and Pewsey East. 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.