Harnham vs Pewsey West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Harnham Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Pewsey West Wiltshire Police

      Harnham vs Pewsey West Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Harnham
      Wiltshire Police
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.7% trend
      12% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      Pewsey West
      Wiltshire Police
      396 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      7.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harnham
      B Pewsey West
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      367
      396
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.7%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      7.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harnham
      B Pewsey West
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑27%
      169 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓4%
      63 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑147%
      20 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓39%
      20 ↑43%
      Burglary
      10 ↓33%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓17%
      46 ↑24%
      Drugs
      9 ↑50%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      42 ↑121%
      41 ↑14%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓41%
      9 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Harnham is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harnham safer than Pewsey West?

      Harnham has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 367 crimes in the last 12 months. Pewsey West has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 396 crimes. Harnham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harnham vs Pewsey West?

      Harnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pewsey West shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harnham and Pewsey West?

      In Harnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Pewsey West, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harnham and Pewsey West?

      Harnham recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pewsey West recorded 63. 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 Harnham vs Pewsey West?

      Violent crime in Harnham totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in Pewsey West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harnham recorded 320 crimes (now 367, a change of +14.7%). Pewsey West recorded 369 crimes previously (now 396, +7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harnham and Pewsey West?

      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. Harnham has a resolution rate of 12% and Pewsey West has 7.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harnham and Pewsey West?

      Harnham falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Pewsey West 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 Harnham and Pewsey West?

      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 Harnham or Pewsey West on a crime map?

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