Bemerton Heath vs Downton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bemerton Heath vs Downton 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 Bemerton Heath safer than Downton?
Bemerton Heath has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 714 crimes in the last 12 months. Downton has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 380 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 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Downton shows -15.2% (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 (311 incidents). In Downton, it is Violent Crime (129 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 128 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downton recorded 60. 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 311 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 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 714 crimes (now 714, a change of 0%). Downton recorded 448 crimes previously (now 380, -15.2%).
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 16% and Downton has 13.3%. 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.