Blunsdon vs Lower Stratton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Blunsdon Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Lower Stratton Wiltshire Police

      Blunsdon vs Lower Stratton Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Blunsdon
      Wiltshire Police
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Lower Stratton
      Wiltshire Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      4.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blunsdon
      B Lower Stratton
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      149
      217
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      161
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blunsdon
      B Lower Stratton
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓7%
      106 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑52%
      37 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓67%
      10 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓67%
      7 ↓71%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑75%
      20 ↑25%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↓55%
      Public Order
      7 ↓36%
      14 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      1
      7 ↑250%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blunsdon is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blunsdon safer than Lower Stratton?

      Blunsdon has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 149 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Stratton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 217 crimes. Blunsdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blunsdon vs Lower Stratton?

      Blunsdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Stratton shows -11.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blunsdon and Lower Stratton?

      In Blunsdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Lower Stratton, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blunsdon and Lower Stratton?

      Blunsdon recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Stratton recorded 37. 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 Lower Stratton?

      Violent crime in Blunsdon totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Lower Stratton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blunsdon and Lower Stratton 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%). Lower Stratton recorded 246 crimes previously (now 217, -11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blunsdon and Lower Stratton?

      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 Lower Stratton has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blunsdon and Lower Stratton?

      Blunsdon falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Lower Stratton 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 Lower Stratton?

      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 Lower Stratton on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.