Broad Street Area vs Westcott
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broad Street Area vs Westcott Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broad Street Area safer than Westcott?
Broad Street Area has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 654 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Westcott scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Broad Street Area vs Westcott?
Broad Street Area shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westcott shows +21.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broad Street Area and Westcott?
In Broad Street Area, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 incidents). In Westcott, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broad Street Area and Westcott?
Broad Street Area recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcott recorded 28. 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 Broad Street Area vs Westcott?
Violent crime in Broad Street Area totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Westcott. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broad Street Area and Westcott in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broad Street Area recorded 618 crimes (now 654, a change of +5.8%). Westcott recorded 151 crimes previously (now 183, +21.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broad Street Area and Westcott?
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. Broad Street Area has a resolution rate of 23.6% and Westcott has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broad Street Area and Westcott?
Broad Street Area falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westcott 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 Broad Street Area and Westcott?
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 Broad Street Area or Westcott on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broad Street Area and Westcott. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.