Chippenham Rural vs Chiseldon and Badbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Chippenham Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Chiseldon and Badbury Wiltshire Police

      Chippenham Rural vs Chiseldon and Badbury Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Chippenham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      422 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Chiseldon and Badbury
      Wiltshire Police
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chippenham Rural
      B Chiseldon and Badbury
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      422
      315
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      478
      335
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chippenham Rural
      B Chiseldon and Badbury
      Violent Crime
      155 ↑5%
      128 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓41%
      60 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓2%
      14 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓34%
      8 ↓67%
      Burglary
      32 ↓24%
      7 ↓68%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓6%
      22 ↓29%
      Drugs
      24 ↑118%
      16 ↑129%
      Public Order
      27 ↑13%
      29 ↑32%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓67%
      19 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chiseldon and Badbury is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chippenham Rural safer than Chiseldon and Badbury?

      Chippenham Rural has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 422 crimes in the last 12 months. Chiseldon and Badbury has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 315 crimes. Chiseldon and Badbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chippenham Rural vs Chiseldon and Badbury?

      Chippenham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chiseldon and Badbury shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chippenham Rural and Chiseldon and Badbury?

      In Chippenham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 incidents). In Chiseldon and Badbury, it is Violent Crime (128 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chippenham Rural and Chiseldon and Badbury?

      Chippenham Rural recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chiseldon and Badbury recorded 60. 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 Chippenham Rural vs Chiseldon and Badbury?

      Violent crime in Chippenham Rural totalled 155 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 128 in Chiseldon and Badbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chippenham Rural and Chiseldon and Badbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chippenham Rural recorded 478 crimes (now 422, a change of -11.7%). Chiseldon and Badbury recorded 335 crimes previously (now 315, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chippenham Rural and Chiseldon and Badbury?

      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. Chippenham Rural has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Chiseldon and Badbury has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chippenham Rural and Chiseldon and Badbury?

      Chippenham Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Chiseldon and Badbury 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 Chippenham Rural and Chiseldon and Badbury?

      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 Chippenham Rural or Chiseldon and Badbury on a crime map?

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

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