Friary and Southampton Rd vs Highworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Friary and Southampton Rd Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Highworth Wiltshire Police

      Friary and Southampton Rd vs Highworth Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Friary and Southampton Rd
      Wiltshire Police
      463 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Highworth
      Wiltshire Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Friary and Southampton Rd
      B Highworth
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      463
      393
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      530
      390
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.6%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Friary and Southampton Rd
      B Highworth
      Violent Crime
      139 ↓4%
      136 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↓23%
      70 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑33%
      25 ↑92%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓50%
      33 ↑313%
      Burglary
      11 ↓15%
      19 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑11%
      32 ↓22%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      25 ↓24%
      35 ↑25%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓35%
      24 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Friary and Southampton Rd is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 51/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Friary and Southampton Rd safer than Highworth?

      Friary and Southampton Rd has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 463 crimes in the last 12 months. Highworth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 393 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Friary and Southampton Rd vs Highworth?

      Friary and Southampton Rd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Highworth shows +0.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Friary and Southampton Rd and Highworth?

      In Friary and Southampton Rd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Highworth, it is Violent Crime (136 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Friary and Southampton Rd and Highworth?

      Friary and Southampton Rd recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highworth recorded 70. 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 Friary and Southampton Rd vs Highworth?

      Violent crime in Friary and Southampton Rd totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 136 in Highworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Friary and Southampton Rd and Highworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Friary and Southampton Rd recorded 530 crimes (now 463, a change of -12.6%). Highworth recorded 390 crimes previously (now 393, +0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Friary and Southampton Rd and Highworth?

      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. Friary and Southampton Rd has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Highworth has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Friary and Southampton Rd and Highworth?

      Friary and Southampton Rd falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Highworth 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 Friary and Southampton Rd and Highworth?

      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 Friary and Southampton Rd or Highworth on a crime map?

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

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