Friary and Southampton Rd vs Wootton Bassett Town

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
      12/100
      Wootton Bassett Town Wiltshire Police

      Friary and Southampton Rd vs Wootton Bassett Town 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
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wootton Bassett Town
      Wiltshire Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Friary and Southampton Rd
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      463
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      530
      591
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.6%
      ↑20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Friary and Southampton Rd
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Violent Crime
      139 ↓4%
      318 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↓23%
      141 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑33%
      29 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓50%
      13 ↓35%
      Burglary
      11 ↓15%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑11%
      76 ↑1%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      25 ↓24%
      60 ↑25%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓35%
      11 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      27 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Friary and Southampton Rd is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Friary and Southampton Rd safer than Wootton Bassett Town?

      Friary and Southampton Rd has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 463 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Friary and Southampton Rd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Friary and Southampton Rd vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      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. Wootton Bassett Town shows +20.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Friary and Southampton Rd and Wootton Bassett Town?

      In Friary and Southampton Rd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Town, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Friary and Southampton Rd and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Friary and Southampton Rd recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Town recorded 141. 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 Wootton Bassett Town?

      Violent crime in Friary and Southampton Rd totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Wootton Bassett Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Friary and Southampton Rd and Wootton Bassett Town 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%). Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes previously (now 713, +20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Friary and Southampton Rd and Wootton Bassett 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. Friary and Southampton Rd has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Wootton Bassett Town has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Friary and Southampton Rd and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Friary and Southampton Rd falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett 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 Friary and Southampton Rd and Wootton Bassett 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 Friary and Southampton Rd or Wootton Bassett Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Friary and Southampton Rd and Wootton Bassett 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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