Chippenham Rural vs Park South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chippenham Rural vs Park South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chippenham Rural safer than Park South?
Chippenham Rural has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 422 crimes in the last 12 months. Park South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 575 crimes. Chippenham Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chippenham Rural vs Park South?
Chippenham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Park South shows +9.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chippenham Rural and Park South?
In Chippenham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 incidents). In Park South, it is Violent Crime (268 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chippenham Rural and Park South?
Chippenham Rural recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Park South recorded 106. 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 Park South?
Violent crime in Chippenham Rural totalled 155 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 268 in Park South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chippenham Rural and Park South 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%). Park South recorded 524 crimes previously (now 575, +9.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chippenham Rural and Park South?
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 Park South has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chippenham Rural and Park South?
Chippenham Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Park South 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 Park South?
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 Park South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chippenham Rural and Park South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.