Gorse Hill vs Westcott

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
      66/100
      Westcott Wiltshire Police

      Gorse Hill vs Westcott 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
      66/100
      Safe
      Westcott
      Wiltshire Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorse Hill
      B Westcott
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      602
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      636
      151
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorse Hill
      B Westcott
      Violent Crime
      216 ↓14%
      73 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓26%
      28 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑32%
      14 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑43%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      19 ↓14%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓30%
      18 ↓5%
      Drugs
      20 ↓9%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      55 ↑77%
      13 ↑18%
      Robbery
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑14%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑144%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑20%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westcott is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 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 Westcott?

      Gorse Hill has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 602 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Westcott scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorse Hill vs Westcott?

      Gorse Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westcott shows +21.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gorse Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (216 incidents). In Westcott, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gorse Hill recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcott recorded 28. 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 Westcott?

      Violent crime in Gorse Hill totalled 216 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Westcott. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill and Westcott 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%). Westcott recorded 151 crimes previously (now 183, +21.2%).

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

      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 Westcott has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorse Hill and Westcott?

      Gorse Hill falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westcott 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 Westcott?

      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 Westcott on a crime map?

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