Downton vs Trowbridge Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Downton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Trowbridge Rural Wiltshire Police

      Downton vs Trowbridge Rural Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      380 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Trowbridge Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑8% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downton
      B Trowbridge Rural
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      380
      539
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      448
      499
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.2%
      ↑8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downton
      B Trowbridge Rural
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓9%
      202 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↓6%
      90 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      37 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓58%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      38 ↓10%
      24 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑33%
      57 ↑54%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↑0%
      Public Order
      28 ↓13%
      44 ↑16%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓53%
      32 ↑357%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓60%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downton is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 33/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downton safer than Trowbridge Rural?

      Downton has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 380 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge Rural has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 539 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downton vs Trowbridge Rural?

      Downton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge Rural shows +8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downton and Trowbridge Rural?

      In Downton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Trowbridge Rural, it is Violent Crime (202 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downton and Trowbridge Rural?

      Downton recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge Rural recorded 90. 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 Trowbridge Rural?

      Violent crime in Downton totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 202 in Trowbridge Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downton and Trowbridge Rural 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%). Trowbridge Rural recorded 499 crimes previously (now 539, +8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downton and Trowbridge 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. Downton has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Trowbridge Rural has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downton and Trowbridge Rural?

      Downton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Trowbridge 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 Downton and Trowbridge 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 Downton or Trowbridge Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downton and Trowbridge 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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