Calne Rural vs Castle Road and Bishopdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Calne Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Castle Road and Bishopdown Wiltshire Police

      Calne Rural vs Castle Road and Bishopdown Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Calne Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      213 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Castle Road and Bishopdown
      Wiltshire Police
      661 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calne Rural
      B Castle Road and Bishopdown
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      213
      661
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      220
      616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calne Rural
      B Castle Road and Bishopdown
      Violent Crime
      88 ↓5%
      240 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓21%
      126 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓35%
      40 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑50%
      24 ↓23%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      44 ↑13%
      Drugs
      11 ↑1000%
      10 ↑0%
      Public Order
      21 ↑163%
      55 ↑49%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      84 ↑190%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓42%
      12 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Calne Rural is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calne Rural safer than Castle Road and Bishopdown?

      Calne Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 213 crimes in the last 12 months. Castle Road and Bishopdown has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 661 crimes. Calne Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calne Rural vs Castle Road and Bishopdown?

      Calne Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Castle Road and Bishopdown shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Calne Rural and Castle Road and Bishopdown?

      In Calne Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (88 incidents). In Castle Road and Bishopdown, it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Calne Rural and Castle Road and Bishopdown?

      Calne Rural recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 126. 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 Calne Rural vs Castle Road and Bishopdown?

      Violent crime in Calne Rural totalled 88 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in Castle Road and Bishopdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Calne Rural and Castle Road and Bishopdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calne Rural recorded 220 crimes (now 213, a change of -3.2%). Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 616 crimes previously (now 661, +7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Calne Rural and Castle Road and Bishopdown?

      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. Calne Rural has a resolution rate of 20% and Castle Road and Bishopdown has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calne Rural and Castle Road and Bishopdown?

      Calne Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Castle Road and Bishopdown 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 Calne Rural and Castle Road and Bishopdown?

      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 Calne Rural or Castle Road and Bishopdown on a crime map?

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

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