Downton vs Gorse Hill
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downton vs Gorse Hill Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downton safer than Gorse Hill?
Downton has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 380 crimes in the last 12 months. Gorse Hill has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 602 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downton vs Gorse Hill?
Downton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gorse Hill shows -5.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downton and Gorse Hill?
In Downton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Gorse Hill, it is Violent Crime (216 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downton and Gorse Hill?
Downton recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gorse Hill recorded 104. 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 Gorse Hill?
Violent crime in Downton totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 216 in Gorse Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downton and Gorse Hill 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%). Gorse Hill recorded 636 crimes previously (now 602, -5.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downton and Gorse Hill?
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 Gorse Hill has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downton and Gorse Hill?
Downton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Gorse Hill 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 Gorse Hill?
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 Gorse Hill on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downton and Gorse Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.