Cricklade and Purton vs Ludgershall and Rural

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
      23/100
      Ludgershall and Rural Wiltshire Police

      Cricklade and Purton vs Ludgershall and Rural 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
      23/100
      High Crime
      Ludgershall and Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      600 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.9% trend
      4.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cricklade and Purton
      B Ludgershall and Rural
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      526
      600
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      449
      541
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.2%
      ↑10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      4.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cricklade and Purton
      B Ludgershall and Rural
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑37%
      270 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↑9%
      124 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓4%
      34 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓58%
      25 ↓22%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      26 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑11%
      42 ↓28%
      Drugs
      5 ↓55%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      48 ↑30%
      47 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓25%
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑350%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑133%
      11 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cricklade and Purton is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cricklade and Purton safer than Ludgershall and Rural?

      Cricklade and Purton has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 526 crimes in the last 12 months. Ludgershall and Rural has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 600 crimes. Cricklade and Purton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cricklade and Purton vs Ludgershall and Rural?

      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. Ludgershall and Rural shows +10.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Cricklade and Purton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Ludgershall and Rural, it is Violent Crime (270 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Cricklade and Purton recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ludgershall and Rural recorded 124. 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 Ludgershall and Rural?

      Violent crime in Cricklade and Purton totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 270 in Ludgershall and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cricklade and Purton and Ludgershall and Rural 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%). Ludgershall and Rural recorded 541 crimes previously (now 600, +10.9%).

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

      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 Ludgershall and Rural has 4.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cricklade and Purton and Ludgershall and Rural?

      Cricklade and Purton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Ludgershall and Rural 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 Ludgershall and Rural?

      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 Ludgershall and Rural on a crime map?

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

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