Corsham Rural vs Downton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Corsham Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Downton Wiltshire Police

      Corsham Rural vs Downton Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Corsham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      12.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      380 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Corsham Rural
      B Downton
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      385
      380
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      336
      448
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↓15.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.1%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Corsham Rural
      B Downton
      Violent Crime
      141 ↑28%
      129 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↑56%
      60 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓38%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓53%
      23 ↓58%
      Burglary
      19 ↓47%
      38 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑11%
      61 ↑33%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      50 ↑108%
      28 ↓13%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      4 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downton is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 47/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Corsham Rural safer than Downton?

      Corsham Rural has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 385 crimes in the last 12 months. Downton has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 380 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Corsham Rural vs Downton?

      Corsham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Downton shows -15.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Corsham Rural and Downton?

      In Corsham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (141 incidents). In Downton, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Corsham Rural and Downton?

      Corsham Rural recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downton recorded 60. 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 Corsham Rural vs Downton?

      Violent crime in Corsham Rural totalled 141 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Downton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Corsham Rural and Downton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Corsham Rural recorded 336 crimes (now 385, a change of +14.6%). Downton recorded 448 crimes previously (now 380, -15.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Corsham Rural and Downton?

      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. Corsham Rural has a resolution rate of 12.1% and Downton has 13.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Corsham Rural and Downton?

      Corsham Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Downton 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 Corsham Rural and Downton?

      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 Corsham Rural or Downton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Corsham Rural and Downton. 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.