Corsham Rural vs Pewsey West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Corsham Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Pewsey West Wiltshire Police

      Corsham Rural vs Pewsey West Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Corsham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      12.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      Pewsey West
      Wiltshire Police
      396 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      7.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Corsham Rural
      B Pewsey West
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      385
      396
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      336
      369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.1%
      7.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Corsham Rural
      B Pewsey West
      Violent Crime
      141 ↑28%
      169 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↑56%
      63 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓38%
      20 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓53%
      20 ↑43%
      Burglary
      19 ↓47%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑11%
      46 ↑24%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      50 ↑108%
      41 ↑14%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑0%
      9 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      3
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Corsham Rural is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Corsham Rural safer than Pewsey West?

      Corsham Rural has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 385 crimes in the last 12 months. Pewsey West has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 396 crimes. Corsham Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Corsham Rural vs Pewsey West?

      Corsham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pewsey West shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Corsham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (141 incidents). In Pewsey West, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Corsham Rural recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pewsey West recorded 63. 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 Pewsey West?

      Violent crime in Corsham Rural totalled 141 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in Pewsey West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Corsham Rural and Pewsey West 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%). Pewsey West recorded 369 crimes previously (now 396, +7.3%).

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

      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 Pewsey West has 7.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Corsham Rural and Pewsey West?

      Corsham Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Pewsey West 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 Pewsey West?

      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 Pewsey West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Corsham Rural and Pewsey West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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