Bemerton Heath vs Wootton Bassett Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Bemerton Heath Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Wootton Bassett Town Wiltshire Police

      Bemerton Heath vs Wootton Bassett Town Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Bemerton Heath
      Wiltshire Police
      714 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wootton Bassett Town
      Wiltshire Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bemerton Heath
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      714
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      714
      591
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↑20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bemerton Heath
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Violent Crime
      311 ↑3%
      318 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↓9%
      141 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑48%
      29 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓53%
      13 ↓35%
      Burglary
      28 ↑115%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓10%
      76 ↑1%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      53 ↑13%
      60 ↑25%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      11 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓31%
      27 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bemerton Heath safer than Wootton Bassett Town?

      Bemerton Heath has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 714 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Bemerton Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bemerton Heath vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Bemerton Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Town shows +20.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bemerton Heath and Wootton Bassett Town?

      In Bemerton Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (311 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Town, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bemerton Heath and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Bemerton Heath recorded 128 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Town recorded 141. 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 Wootton Bassett Town?

      Violent crime in Bemerton Heath totalled 311 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Wootton Bassett Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bemerton Heath and Wootton Bassett Town 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%). Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes previously (now 713, +20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bemerton Heath and Wootton Bassett Town?

      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 Wootton Bassett Town has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bemerton Heath and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Bemerton Heath falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett Town 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 Wootton Bassett Town?

      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 Wootton Bassett Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bemerton Heath and Wootton Bassett Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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