Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Stratton Village

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
      64/100
      Stratton Village Wiltshire Police

      Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Stratton Village 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
      64/100
      Average
      Stratton Village
      Wiltshire Police
      223 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle Road and Bishopdown
      B Stratton Village
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      661
      223
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      616
      224
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↓0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle Road and Bishopdown
      B Stratton Village
      Violent Crime
      240 ↓4%
      96 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↓11%
      27 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑14%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓23%
      12 ↓52%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑13%
      17 ↑55%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      55 ↑49%
      15 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑190%
      29 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stratton Village is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 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 Stratton Village?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 661 crimes in the last 12 months. Stratton Village has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 223 crimes. Stratton Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Stratton Village?

      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. Stratton Village 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 Stratton Village?

      In Castle Road and Bishopdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (240 incidents). In Stratton Village, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle Road and Bishopdown and Stratton Village?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stratton Village recorded 27. 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 Stratton Village?

      Violent crime in Castle Road and Bishopdown totalled 240 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Stratton Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle Road and Bishopdown and Stratton Village 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%). Stratton Village recorded 224 crimes previously (now 223, -0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle Road and Bishopdown and Stratton Village?

      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 Stratton Village has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle Road and Bishopdown and Stratton Village?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Stratton Village 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 Stratton Village?

      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 Stratton Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle Road and Bishopdown and Stratton Village. 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.