Blunsdon vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Blunsdon Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Blunsdon vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Blunsdon
      Wiltshire Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      31 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blunsdon
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      149
      31
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      161
      83
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓62.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blunsdon
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓7%
      16 ↓52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑52%
      2 ↓83%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓67%
      2 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓67%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑75%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      7 ↓36%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blunsdon safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Blunsdon has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 31 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blunsdon vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Blunsdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -62.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blunsdon and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Blunsdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blunsdon and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Blunsdon recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Blunsdon vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Blunsdon totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blunsdon and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blunsdon recorded 161 crimes (now 149, a change of -7.5%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 83 crimes previously (now 31, -62.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blunsdon and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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. Blunsdon has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Dixton with Osbaston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blunsdon and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Blunsdon falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blunsdon and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Blunsdon or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blunsdon and Dixton with Osbaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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