College vs Highworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    College Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Highworth Wiltshire Police

      College vs Highworth Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      College
      Wiltshire Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Highworth
      Wiltshire Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      18.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A College
      B Highworth
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      487
      393
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      468
      390
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A College
      B Highworth
      Violent Crime
      172 ↑25%
      136 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↓21%
      70 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑9%
      25 ↑92%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓18%
      33 ↑313%
      Burglary
      11 ↑0%
      19 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓34%
      32 ↓22%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      18 ↓58%
      35 ↑25%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↑51%
      24 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      5
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑400%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Highworth is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is College safer than Highworth?

      College has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Highworth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 393 crimes. Highworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in College vs Highworth?

      College shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Highworth shows +0.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in College and Highworth?

      In College, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Highworth, it is Violent Crime (136 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between College and Highworth?

      College recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highworth recorded 70. 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 Highworth?

      Violent crime in College totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 136 in Highworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in College and Highworth 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%). Highworth recorded 390 crimes previously (now 393, +0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in College and Highworth?

      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 Highworth has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers College and Highworth?

      College falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Highworth 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 Highworth?

      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 Highworth on a crime map?

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