Friary and Southampton Rd vs Whitworth Road

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Friary and Southampton Rd Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Whitworth Road Wiltshire Police

      Friary and Southampton Rd vs Whitworth Road Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Friary and Southampton Rd
      Wiltshire Police
      463 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Whitworth Road
      Wiltshire Police
      70 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Friary and Southampton Rd
      B Whitworth Road
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      463
      70
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      530
      74
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.6%
      ↓5.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Friary and Southampton Rd
      B Whitworth Road
      Violent Crime
      139 ↓4%
      22 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↓23%
      13 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑33%
      2 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓50%
      11 ↑450%
      Burglary
      11 ↓15%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑11%
      7 ↑17%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      25 ↓24%
      4 ↓43%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓35%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      2
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitworth Road is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Friary and Southampton Rd safer than Whitworth Road?

      Friary and Southampton Rd has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 463 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitworth Road has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 70 crimes. Whitworth Road scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Whitworth Road shows -5.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Friary and Southampton Rd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Whitworth Road, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Friary and Southampton Rd recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitworth Road recorded 13. 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 Whitworth Road?

      Violent crime in Friary and Southampton Rd totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Whitworth Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Friary and Southampton Rd and Whitworth Road 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%). Whitworth Road recorded 74 crimes previously (now 70, -5.4%).

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

      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 Whitworth Road has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Friary and Southampton Rd and Whitworth Road?

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

      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 Whitworth Road on a crime map?

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

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