Gorse Hill vs Trowbridge Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Gorse Hill Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Trowbridge Central Wiltshire Police

      Gorse Hill vs Trowbridge Central 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
      4/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge Central
      Wiltshire Police
      1,501 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.3% trend
      11.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorse Hill
      B Trowbridge Central
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      602
      1,501
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      636
      1,349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      11.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorse Hill
      B Trowbridge Central
      Violent Crime
      216 ↓14%
      475 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓26%
      376 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑32%
      54 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑43%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      19 ↓14%
      24 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓30%
      106 ↓3%
      Drugs
      20 ↓9%
      37 ↑23%
      Public Order
      55 ↑77%
      139 ↑51%
      Robbery
      3 ↓57%
      7 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑14%
      207 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↑43%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑144%
      16 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑20%
      19 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gorse Hill is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorse Hill safer than Trowbridge Central?

      Gorse Hill has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 602 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,501 crimes. Gorse Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorse Hill vs Trowbridge Central?

      Gorse Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge Central shows +11.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gorse Hill and Trowbridge Central?

      In Gorse Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (216 incidents). In Trowbridge Central, it is Violent Crime (475 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gorse Hill and Trowbridge Central?

      Gorse Hill recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge Central recorded 376. 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 Trowbridge Central?

      Violent crime in Gorse Hill totalled 216 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 475 in Trowbridge Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill and Trowbridge Central 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%). Trowbridge Central recorded 1,349 crimes previously (now 1,501, +11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorse Hill and Trowbridge Central?

      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 Trowbridge Central has 11.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorse Hill and Trowbridge Central?

      Gorse Hill falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Trowbridge Central 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 Trowbridge Central?

      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 Trowbridge Central on a crime map?

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

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