Blunsdon vs College

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Blunsdon Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      College Wiltshire Police

      Blunsdon vs College Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Blunsdon
      Wiltshire Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      College
      Wiltshire Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blunsdon
      B College
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      149
      487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      161
      468
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      20.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blunsdon
      B College
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓7%
      172 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑52%
      89 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓67%
      24 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓67%
      9 ↓18%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      11 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑75%
      31 ↓34%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      7 ↑17%
      Public Order
      7 ↓36%
      18 ↓58%
      Shoplifting
      1
      103 ↑51%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      15 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blunsdon is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blunsdon safer than College?

      Blunsdon has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 crimes in the last 12 months. College has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 487 crimes. Blunsdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blunsdon vs College?

      Blunsdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. College shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blunsdon and College?

      In Blunsdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In College, it is Violent Crime (172 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blunsdon and College?

      Blunsdon recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while College recorded 89. 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 College?

      Violent crime in Blunsdon totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 172 in College. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blunsdon and College 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%). College recorded 468 crimes previously (now 487, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blunsdon and College?

      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 College has 20.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blunsdon and College?

      Blunsdon falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. College 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 Blunsdon and College?

      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 College on a crime map?

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

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