Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Wilton Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Castle Road and Bishopdown Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Wilton Rural Wiltshire Police

      Castle Road and Bishopdown vs Wilton Rural Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Castle Road and Bishopdown
      Wiltshire Police
      772 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.6% trend
      5.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Wilton Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle Road and Bishopdown
      B Wilton Rural
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      772
      202
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      651
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.6%
      ↓11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle Road and Bishopdown
      B Wilton Rural
      Violent Crime
      286 ↑14%
      57 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↓1%
      25 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓7%
      15 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑0%
      18 ↓18%
      Burglary
      20 ↑25%
      25 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑17%
      44 ↑52%
      Drugs
      14 ↑75%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      63 ↑34%
      7 ↓36%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      107 ↑155%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑0%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 11/100 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 Wilton Rural?

      Castle Road and Bishopdown has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 772 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilton Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 202 crimes. Wilton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Castle Road and Bishopdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilton Rural shows -11% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Castle Road and Bishopdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (286 incidents). In Wilton Rural, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilton Rural recorded 25. 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 Wilton Rural?

      Violent crime in Castle Road and Bishopdown totalled 286 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Wilton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle Road and Bishopdown recorded 651 crimes (now 772, a change of +18.6%). Wilton Rural recorded 227 crimes previously (now 202, -11%).

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

      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 5.7% and Wilton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      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 Wilton Rural on a crime map?

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

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