Covingham vs Freshbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Covingham Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Freshbrook Wiltshire Police

      Covingham vs Freshbrook Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Covingham
      Wiltshire Police
      246 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      3.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Freshbrook
      Wiltshire Police
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Covingham
      B Freshbrook
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      246
      315
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      245
      296
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.4%
      ↑6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.8%
      4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Covingham
      B Freshbrook
      Violent Crime
      93 ↑7%
      111 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑16%
      56 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑114%
      17 ↑143%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓82%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓91%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      31 ↑41%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      15 ↑114%
      Public Order
      17 ↓6%
      31 ↑0%
      Robbery
      4
      2
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓11%
      34 ↑183%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      A Covingham is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Covingham safer than Freshbrook?

      Covingham has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 246 crimes in the last 12 months. Freshbrook has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 315 crimes. Covingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Covingham vs Freshbrook?

      Covingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Freshbrook shows +6.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Covingham and Freshbrook?

      In Covingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (93 incidents). In Freshbrook, it is Violent Crime (111 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Covingham and Freshbrook?

      Covingham recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Freshbrook recorded 56. 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 Freshbrook?

      Violent crime in Covingham totalled 93 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 111 in Freshbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Covingham and Freshbrook 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%). Freshbrook recorded 296 crimes previously (now 315, +6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Covingham and Freshbrook?

      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 Freshbrook has 4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Covingham and Freshbrook?

      Covingham falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Freshbrook 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 Freshbrook?

      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 Freshbrook on a crime map?

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