Covingham vs Cricklade and Purton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Covingham Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Cricklade and Purton Wiltshire Police

      Covingham vs Cricklade and Purton Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Covingham
      Wiltshire Police
      246 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      3.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Cricklade and Purton
      Wiltshire Police
      526 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Covingham
      B Cricklade and Purton
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      246
      526
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      245
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.4%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.8%
      15.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Covingham
      B Cricklade and Purton
      Violent Crime
      93 ↑7%
      257 ↑37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑16%
      76 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑114%
      26 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓82%
      15 ↓58%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      16 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      39 ↑11%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↓55%
      Public Order
      17 ↓6%
      48 ↑30%
      Robbery
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓11%
      9 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      21 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Covingham is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Covingham safer than Cricklade and Purton?

      Covingham has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 246 crimes in the last 12 months. Cricklade and Purton has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 526 crimes. Covingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Covingham vs Cricklade and Purton?

      Covingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cricklade and Purton shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Covingham and Cricklade and Purton?

      In Covingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (93 incidents). In Cricklade and Purton, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Covingham and Cricklade and Purton?

      Covingham recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cricklade and Purton recorded 76. 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 Covingham vs Cricklade and Purton?

      Violent crime in Covingham totalled 93 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Cricklade and Purton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Covingham and Cricklade and Purton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Covingham recorded 245 crimes (now 246, a change of +0.4%). Cricklade and Purton recorded 449 crimes previously (now 526, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Covingham and Cricklade and Purton?

      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. Covingham has a resolution rate of 3.8% and Cricklade and Purton has 15.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Covingham and Cricklade and Purton?

      Covingham falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Cricklade and Purton 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 Covingham and Cricklade and Purton?

      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 Covingham or Cricklade and Purton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Covingham and Cricklade and Purton. 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.