Bemerton Heath vs Downton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Bemerton Heath Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Downton Wiltshire Police

      Bemerton Heath vs Downton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Bemerton Heath
      Wiltshire Police
      791 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.3% trend
      3.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.3% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bemerton Heath
      B Downton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      791
      282
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      680
      436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.3%
      ↓35.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.5%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bemerton Heath
      B Downton
      Violent Crime
      356 ↑25%
      91 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↑5%
      49 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑38%
      20 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑14%
      15 ↓67%
      Burglary
      27 ↑93%
      25 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓6%
      47 ↑0%
      Drugs
      14 ↑40%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      47 ↓13%
      21 ↓28%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑38%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downton is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bemerton Heath safer than Downton?

      Bemerton Heath has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 791 crimes in the last 12 months. Downton has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 282 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bemerton Heath vs Downton?

      Bemerton Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Downton shows -35.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bemerton Heath and Downton?

      In Bemerton Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (356 incidents). In Downton, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bemerton Heath and Downton?

      Bemerton Heath recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downton recorded 49. 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 Bemerton Heath vs Downton?

      Violent crime in Bemerton Heath totalled 356 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Downton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bemerton Heath and Downton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bemerton Heath recorded 680 crimes (now 791, a change of +16.3%). Downton recorded 436 crimes previously (now 282, -35.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bemerton Heath and Downton?

      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. Bemerton Heath has a resolution rate of 3.5% and Downton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bemerton Heath and Downton?

      Bemerton Heath falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Downton 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 Bemerton Heath and Downton?

      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 Bemerton Heath or Downton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bemerton Heath and Downton. 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.