Abbey Meads vs Highworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Abbey Meads Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Highworth Wiltshire Police

      Abbey Meads vs Highworth Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Abbey Meads
      Wiltshire Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Highworth
      Wiltshire Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey Meads
      B Highworth
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      215
      393
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      213
      390
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey Meads
      B Highworth
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑7%
      136 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↓2%
      70 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓38%
      25 ↑92%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      33 ↑313%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      19 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑0%
      32 ↓22%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      15 ↓17%
      35 ↑25%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑178%
      24 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abbey Meads is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey Meads safer than Highworth?

      Abbey Meads has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Highworth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 393 crimes. Abbey Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey Meads vs Highworth?

      Abbey Meads shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Highworth shows +0.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey Meads and Highworth?

      In Abbey Meads, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Highworth, it is Violent Crime (136 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey Meads and Highworth?

      Abbey Meads recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highworth recorded 70. 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 Abbey Meads vs Highworth?

      Violent crime in Abbey Meads totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 136 in Highworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey Meads and Highworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Meads recorded 213 crimes (now 215, a change of +0.9%). Highworth recorded 390 crimes previously (now 393, +0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Meads and Highworth?

      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. Abbey Meads has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Highworth has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey Meads and Highworth?

      Abbey Meads falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Highworth 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 Abbey Meads and Highworth?

      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 Abbey Meads or Highworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey Meads and Highworth. 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.