Harnham vs Walcot West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Harnham Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Walcot West Wiltshire Police

      Harnham vs Walcot West Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Harnham
      Wiltshire Police
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.7% trend
      12% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Walcot West
      Wiltshire Police
      192 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harnham
      B Walcot West
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      367
      192
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      320
      195
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.7%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      9.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harnham
      B Walcot West
      Violent Crime
      135 ↑27%
      92 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓4%
      33 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑147%
      6 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓39%
      18 ↓14%
      Burglary
      10 ↓33%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓17%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      9 ↑50%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      42 ↑121%
      18 ↑13%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓41%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walcot West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harnham safer than Walcot West?

      Harnham has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 367 crimes in the last 12 months. Walcot West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 192 crimes. Walcot West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harnham vs Walcot West?

      Harnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walcot West shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Harnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Walcot West, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Harnham recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walcot West recorded 33. 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 Walcot West?

      Violent crime in Harnham totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Walcot West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harnham and Walcot 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%). Walcot West recorded 195 crimes previously (now 192, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harnham and Walcot 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 Walcot West has 9.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harnham and Walcot West?

      Harnham falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Walcot 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 Walcot 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 Walcot West on a crime map?

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

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