Gorse Hill vs Highworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Gorse Hill Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Highworth Wiltshire Police

      Gorse Hill vs Highworth Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Gorse Hill
      Wiltshire Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      18.8% 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 Gorse Hill
      B Highworth
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      602
      393
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      636
      390
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorse Hill
      B Highworth
      Violent Crime
      216 ↓14%
      136 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓26%
      70 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑32%
      25 ↑92%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑43%
      33 ↑313%
      Burglary
      19 ↓14%
      19 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓30%
      32 ↓22%
      Drugs
      20 ↓9%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      55 ↑77%
      35 ↑25%
      Robbery
      3 ↓57%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑14%
      24 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑144%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑20%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Highworth is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 32/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorse Hill safer than Highworth?

      Gorse Hill has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 602 crimes in the last 12 months. Highworth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 393 crimes. Highworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorse Hill vs Highworth?

      Gorse Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — 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 Gorse Hill and Highworth?

      In Gorse Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (216 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 Gorse Hill and Highworth?

      Gorse Hill recorded 104 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 Gorse Hill vs Highworth?

      Violent crime in Gorse Hill totalled 216 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 Gorse Hill and Highworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorse Hill recorded 636 crimes (now 602, a change of -5.4%). Highworth recorded 390 crimes previously (now 393, +0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorse Hill 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. Gorse Hill has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Highworth has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorse Hill and Highworth?

      Gorse Hill 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 Gorse Hill 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 Gorse Hill or Highworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gorse Hill and Highworth. 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.