College vs Cricklade and Purton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    College Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Cricklade and Purton Wiltshire Police

      College vs Cricklade and Purton Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      College
      Wiltshire Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Cricklade and Purton
      Wiltshire Police
      526 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A College
      B Cricklade and Purton
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      487
      526
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      468
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      15.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A College
      B Cricklade and Purton
      Violent Crime
      172 ↑25%
      257 ↑37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↓21%
      76 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑9%
      26 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓18%
      15 ↓58%
      Burglary
      11 ↑0%
      16 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓34%
      39 ↑11%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      5 ↓55%
      Public Order
      18 ↓58%
      48 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↑51%
      9 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      5
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      9 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑400%
      21 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A College is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is College safer than Cricklade and Purton?

      College has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Cricklade and Purton has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 526 crimes. College scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in College vs Cricklade and Purton?

      College shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cricklade and Purton shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in College and Cricklade and Purton?

      In College, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Cricklade and Purton, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between College and Cricklade and Purton?

      College recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cricklade and Purton recorded 76. 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 College vs Cricklade and Purton?

      Violent crime in College totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Cricklade and Purton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in College and Cricklade and Purton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, College recorded 468 crimes (now 487, a change of +4.1%). Cricklade and Purton recorded 449 crimes previously (now 526, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in College and Cricklade and Purton?

      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. College has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Cricklade and Purton has 15.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers College and Cricklade and Purton?

      College falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Cricklade and Purton 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 College and Cricklade and Purton?

      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 College or Cricklade and Purton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both College and Cricklade and Purton. 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.