Chippenham Town West vs Wootton Bassett Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chippenham Town West vs Wootton Bassett Rural 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 Town West safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?
Chippenham Town West has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 948 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Wootton Bassett Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chippenham Town West vs Wootton Bassett Rural?
Chippenham Town West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Rural shows -24% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chippenham Town West and Wootton Bassett Rural?
In Chippenham Town West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (376 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Rural, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chippenham Town West and Wootton Bassett Rural?
Chippenham Town West recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 26. 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 Town West vs Wootton Bassett Rural?
Violent crime in Chippenham Town West totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Wootton Bassett Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chippenham Town West and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chippenham Town West recorded 698 crimes (now 948, a change of +35.8%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 203, -24%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chippenham Town West and Wootton Bassett 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. Chippenham Town West has a resolution rate of 14.4% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chippenham Town West and Wootton Bassett Rural?
Chippenham Town West falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett 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 Chippenham Town West and Wootton Bassett 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 Chippenham Town West or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chippenham Town West and Wootton Bassett Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.