Downton vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Downton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford Wiltshire Police

      Downton vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      380 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      13.3% 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 Downton
      B Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      380
      612
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      448
      616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.2%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      13.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downton
      B Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓9%
      245 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↓6%
      145 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓58%
      31 ↓3%
      Burglary
      38 ↓10%
      33 ↑267%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑33%
      48 ↓8%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓50%
      Public Order
      28 ↓13%
      37 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓53%
      12 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓60%
      19 ↑73%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downton is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downton safer than Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Downton has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 380 crimes in the last 12 months. Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 612 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Downton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Downton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      In Downton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 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 Downton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Downton recorded 60 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 Downton vs Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Violent crime in Downton totalled 129 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 Downton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downton recorded 448 crimes (now 380, a change of -15.2%). Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford recorded 616 crimes previously (now 612, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downton 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. Downton has a resolution rate of 13.3% 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 Downton and Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford?

      Downton 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 Downton 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 Downton or Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downton 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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