Cricklade and Purton vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Cricklade and Purton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford Wiltshire Police

      Cricklade and Purton vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Cricklade and Purton
      Wiltshire Police
      526 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford
      Wiltshire Police
      612 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      13.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cricklade and Purton
      B Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      526
      612
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      449
      616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.2%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      13.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cricklade and Purton
      B Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑37%
      245 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↑9%
      145 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓4%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓58%
      31 ↓3%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      33 ↑267%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑11%
      48 ↓8%
      Drugs
      5 ↓55%
      4 ↓50%
      Public Order
      48 ↑30%
      37 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓25%
      12 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑350%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑133%
      19 ↑73%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cricklade and Purton is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 28/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cricklade and Purton safer than Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Cricklade and Purton has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 526 crimes in the last 12 months. Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 612 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cricklade and Purton vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Cricklade and Purton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cricklade and Purton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      In Cricklade and Purton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford, it is Violent Crime (245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cricklade and Purton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Cricklade and Purton recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford recorded 145. 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 Cricklade and Purton vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Violent crime in Cricklade and Purton totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 245 in Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cricklade and Purton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cricklade and Purton recorded 449 crimes (now 526, a change of +17.2%). Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford recorded 616 crimes previously (now 612, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cricklade and Purton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      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. Cricklade and Purton has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford has 13.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cricklade and Purton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Cricklade and Purton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford 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 Cricklade and Purton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      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 Cricklade and Purton or Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cricklade and Purton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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