Corsham Rural vs Swindon Town Centre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Corsham Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Swindon Town Centre Wiltshire Police

      Corsham Rural vs Swindon Town Centre Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Corsham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      12.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swindon Town Centre
      Wiltshire Police
      1,903 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.8% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Corsham Rural
      B Swindon Town Centre
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      385
      1,903
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      336
      1,576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↑20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.1%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Corsham Rural
      B Swindon Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      141 ↑28%
      532 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↑56%
      426 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓38%
      65 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓53%
      24 ↑9%
      Burglary
      19 ↓47%
      30 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑11%
      73 ↓6%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      67 ↑34%
      Public Order
      50 ↑108%
      199 ↑21%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      18 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑0%
      323 ↑55%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      32 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      41 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      24 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      49 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Corsham Rural is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Corsham Rural safer than Swindon Town Centre?

      Corsham Rural has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 385 crimes in the last 12 months. Swindon Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,903 crimes. Corsham Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Corsham Rural vs Swindon Town Centre?

      Corsham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swindon Town Centre shows +20.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Corsham Rural and Swindon Town Centre?

      In Corsham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (141 incidents). In Swindon Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (532 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Corsham Rural and Swindon Town Centre?

      Corsham Rural recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swindon Town Centre recorded 426. 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 Swindon Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Corsham Rural totalled 141 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 532 in Swindon Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Corsham Rural and Swindon Town Centre 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%). Swindon Town Centre recorded 1,576 crimes previously (now 1,903, +20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Corsham Rural and Swindon Town Centre?

      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 Swindon Town Centre has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Corsham Rural and Swindon Town Centre?

      Corsham Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Swindon Town Centre 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 Swindon Town Centre?

      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 Swindon Town Centre on a crime map?

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

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