Eastcott vs Old Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Eastcott Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Old Town Wiltshire Police

      Eastcott vs Old Town Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Eastcott
      Wiltshire Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.2% trend
      55.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Old Town
      Wiltshire Police
      466 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastcott
      B Old Town
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      231
      466
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      158
      450
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑46.2%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      55.6%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastcott
      B Old Town
      Violent Crime
      105 ↑72%
      199 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓3%
      75 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑25%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑33%
      6 ↑0%
      Burglary
      17 ↑750%
      3 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓35%
      21 ↑31%
      Drugs
      17 ↑240%
      18 ↑64%
      Public Order
      6 ↓33%
      37 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      69 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      1
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑100%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Eastcott is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastcott safer than Old Town?

      Eastcott has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 231 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 466 crimes. Eastcott scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastcott vs Old Town?

      Eastcott shows a year-on-year crime trend of +46.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastcott and Old Town?

      In Eastcott, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastcott and Old Town?

      Eastcott recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 75. 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 Eastcott vs Old Town?

      Violent crime in Eastcott totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastcott and Old Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastcott recorded 158 crimes (now 231, a change of +46.2%). Old Town recorded 450 crimes previously (now 466, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastcott and Old Town?

      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. Eastcott has a resolution rate of 55.6% and Old Town has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastcott and Old Town?

      Eastcott falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Old Town 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 Eastcott and Old Town?

      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 Eastcott or Old Town on a crime map?

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

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