Freshbrook vs Ridgeway Villages

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Freshbrook Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Ridgeway Villages Wiltshire Police

      Freshbrook vs Ridgeway Villages Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Freshbrook
      Wiltshire Police
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Ridgeway Villages
      Wiltshire Police
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↑52.8% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Freshbrook
      B Ridgeway Villages
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      315
      304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      296
      199
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.4%
      ↑52.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Freshbrook
      B Ridgeway Villages
      Violent Crime
      111 ↓6%
      140 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓14%
      41 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑143%
      16 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑33%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      1 ↓91%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑41%
      14 ↓7%
      Drugs
      15 ↑114%
      15 ↑400%
      Public Order
      31 ↑0%
      41 ↑273%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑183%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      5
      Other Crime
      4 ↓64%
      10 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Freshbrook safer than Ridgeway Villages?

      Freshbrook has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 315 crimes in the last 12 months. Ridgeway Villages has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 304 crimes. Freshbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Freshbrook vs Ridgeway Villages?

      Freshbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ridgeway Villages shows +52.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Freshbrook and Ridgeway Villages?

      In Freshbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (111 incidents). In Ridgeway Villages, it is Violent Crime (140 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Freshbrook and Ridgeway Villages?

      Freshbrook recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ridgeway Villages recorded 41. 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 Freshbrook vs Ridgeway Villages?

      Violent crime in Freshbrook totalled 111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 140 in Ridgeway Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Freshbrook and Ridgeway Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Freshbrook recorded 296 crimes (now 315, a change of +6.4%). Ridgeway Villages recorded 199 crimes previously (now 304, +52.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Freshbrook and Ridgeway Villages?

      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. Freshbrook has a resolution rate of 4% and Ridgeway Villages has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Freshbrook and Ridgeway Villages?

      Freshbrook falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Ridgeway Villages 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 Freshbrook and Ridgeway Villages?

      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 Freshbrook or Ridgeway Villages on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.