Alderbury and Laverstock vs Chippenham Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Alderbury and Laverstock Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Chippenham Rural Wiltshire Police

      Alderbury and Laverstock vs Chippenham Rural Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Alderbury and Laverstock
      Wiltshire Police
      805 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Chippenham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      422 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      23.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alderbury and Laverstock
      B Chippenham Rural
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      805
      422
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      683
      478
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.9%
      ↓11.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alderbury and Laverstock
      B Chippenham Rural
      Violent Crime
      343 ↑35%
      155 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑0%
      47 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓9%
      44 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↓21%
      21 ↓34%
      Burglary
      59 ↑20%
      32 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↑43%
      34 ↓6%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      24 ↑118%
      Public Order
      58 ↑21%
      27 ↑13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑60%
      13 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      3
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓43%
      16 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chippenham Rural is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alderbury and Laverstock safer than Chippenham Rural?

      Alderbury and Laverstock has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 805 crimes in the last 12 months. Chippenham Rural has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 422 crimes. Chippenham Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alderbury and Laverstock vs Chippenham Rural?

      Alderbury and Laverstock shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chippenham Rural shows -11.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alderbury and Laverstock and Chippenham Rural?

      In Alderbury and Laverstock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (343 incidents). In Chippenham Rural, it is Violent Crime (155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alderbury and Laverstock and Chippenham Rural?

      Alderbury and Laverstock recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chippenham Rural recorded 47. 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 Alderbury and Laverstock vs Chippenham Rural?

      Violent crime in Alderbury and Laverstock totalled 343 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 155 in Chippenham Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alderbury and Laverstock and Chippenham Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alderbury and Laverstock recorded 683 crimes (now 805, a change of +17.9%). Chippenham Rural recorded 478 crimes previously (now 422, -11.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alderbury and Laverstock and Chippenham Rural?

      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. Alderbury and Laverstock has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Chippenham Rural has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alderbury and Laverstock and Chippenham Rural?

      Alderbury and Laverstock falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Chippenham Rural 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 Alderbury and Laverstock and Chippenham Rural?

      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 Alderbury and Laverstock or Chippenham Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alderbury and Laverstock and Chippenham Rural. 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.