Blunsdon vs Friary and Southampton Rd

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
      51/100
      Friary and Southampton Rd Wiltshire Police

      Blunsdon vs Friary and Southampton Rd Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Blunsdon
      Wiltshire Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Friary and Southampton Rd
      Wiltshire Police
      463 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blunsdon
      B Friary and Southampton Rd
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      149
      463
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      161
      530
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blunsdon
      B Friary and Southampton Rd
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓7%
      139 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑52%
      82 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓67%
      36 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓67%
      13 ↓50%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      11 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑75%
      60 ↑11%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      7 ↓36%
      25 ↓24%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      1
      65 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      10 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blunsdon safer than Friary and Southampton Rd?

      Blunsdon has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 crimes in the last 12 months. Friary and Southampton Rd has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 463 crimes. Blunsdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blunsdon vs Friary and Southampton Rd?

      Blunsdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Friary and Southampton Rd shows -12.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blunsdon and Friary and Southampton Rd?

      In Blunsdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Friary and Southampton Rd, it is Violent Crime (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blunsdon and Friary and Southampton Rd?

      Blunsdon recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Friary and Southampton Rd recorded 82. 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 Friary and Southampton Rd?

      Violent crime in Blunsdon totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in Friary and Southampton Rd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blunsdon and Friary and Southampton Rd 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%). Friary and Southampton Rd recorded 530 crimes previously (now 463, -12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blunsdon and Friary and Southampton Rd?

      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 Friary and Southampton Rd has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blunsdon and Friary and Southampton Rd?

      Blunsdon falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Friary and Southampton Rd 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 Friary and Southampton Rd?

      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 Friary and Southampton Rd on a crime map?

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

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