Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Corsham Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Castle Road and Bishopdown Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Corsham Town Wiltshire Police

      Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Corsham Town Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Castle Road and Bishopdown
      Wiltshire Police
      661 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Corsham Town
      Wiltshire Police
      621 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle Road and Bishopdown
      B Corsham Town
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      661
      621
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      616
      624
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↓0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle Road and Bishopdown
      B Corsham Town
      Violent Crime
      240 ↓4%
      247 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↓11%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑14%
      27 ↑35%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓23%
      27 ↑80%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      20 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑13%
      44 ↓14%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      55 ↑49%
      56 ↑37%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑190%
      48 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      7 ↑133%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      14 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Corsham Town is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle Road and Bishopdown safer than Corsham Town?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 661 crimes in the last 12 months. Corsham Town has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 621 crimes. Corsham Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Corsham Town?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Corsham Town shows -0.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle Road and Bishopdown and Corsham Town?

      In Castle Road and Bishopdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (240 incidents). In Corsham Town, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle Road and Bishopdown and Corsham Town?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Corsham Town recorded 113. 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Corsham Town?

      Violent crime in Castle Road and Bishopdown totalled 240 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Corsham Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle Road and Bishopdown and Corsham Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 616 crimes (now 661, a change of +7.3%). Corsham Town recorded 624 crimes previously (now 621, -0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle Road and Bishopdown and Corsham Town?

      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. Castle Road and Bishopdown has a resolution rate of 25% and Corsham Town has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle Road and Bishopdown and Corsham Town?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Corsham Town 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 Castle Road and Bishopdown and Corsham Town?

      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 Castle Road and Bishopdown or Corsham Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle Road and Bishopdown and Corsham Town. 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.