College vs Kingsdown

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
      75/100
      Kingsdown Wiltshire Police

      College vs Kingsdown Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      College
      Wiltshire Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Kingsdown
      Wiltshire Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A College
      B Kingsdown
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      487
      89
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      468
      61
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑45.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A College
      B Kingsdown
      Violent Crime
      172 ↑25%
      32 ↑39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↓21%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑9%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓18%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      11 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓34%
      9 ↑200%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      18 ↓58%
      4 ↓33%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      103 ↑51%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      5
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↑400%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsdown is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 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 Kingsdown?

      College has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsdown has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 89 crimes. Kingsdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in College vs Kingsdown?

      College shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsdown shows +45.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In College, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Kingsdown, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      College recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsdown recorded 17. 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 Kingsdown?

      Violent crime in College totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Kingsdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in College and Kingsdown 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%). Kingsdown recorded 61 crimes previously (now 89, +45.9%).

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

      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 Kingsdown has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers College and Kingsdown?

      College falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Kingsdown 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 Kingsdown?

      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 Kingsdown on a crime map?

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