Downton vs Harnham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Downton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      1/100
      Harnham Wiltshire Police

      Downton vs Harnham Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      1/100
      High Crime
      Harnham
      Wiltshire Police
      1,087 crimes / 12m
      ↑217.8% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downton
      B Harnham
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      1/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      282
      1,087
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      436
      342
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.3%
      ↑217.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      14.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downton
      B Harnham
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓38%
      379 ↑230%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↓25%
      218 ↑207%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓38%
      65 ↑195%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓67%
      42 ↑200%
      Burglary
      25 ↓42%
      26 ↑73%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑0%
      88 ↑252%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      28 ↑460%
      Public Order
      21 ↓28%
      101 ↑206%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓50%
      88 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      6
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      21 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      11 ↑450%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downton is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 1/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downton safer than Harnham?

      Downton has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 282 crimes in the last 12 months. Harnham has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) with 1,087 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downton vs Harnham?

      Downton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harnham shows +217.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downton and Harnham?

      In Downton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Harnham, it is Violent Crime (379 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downton and Harnham?

      Downton recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harnham recorded 218. 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 Downton vs Harnham?

      Violent crime in Downton totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 379 in Harnham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downton and Harnham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downton recorded 436 crimes (now 282, a change of -35.3%). Harnham recorded 342 crimes previously (now 1,087, +217.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downton and Harnham?

      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. Downton has a resolution rate of 25% and Harnham has 14.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downton and Harnham?

      Downton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Harnham 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 Downton and Harnham?

      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 Downton or Harnham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downton and Harnham. 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.