Harnham vs Wootton Bassett Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harnham vs Wootton Bassett Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harnham safer than Wootton Bassett Town?
Harnham has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 367 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Harnham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Harnham vs Wootton Bassett Town?
Harnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Town shows +20.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Harnham and Wootton Bassett Town?
In Harnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Town, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harnham and Wootton Bassett Town?
Harnham recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Town recorded 141. 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 Wootton Bassett Town?
Violent crime in Harnham totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Wootton Bassett Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Harnham and Wootton Bassett Town 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%). Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes previously (now 713, +20.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harnham and Wootton Bassett Town?
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 Wootton Bassett Town has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Harnham and Wootton Bassett Town?
Harnham falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett Town 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 Wootton Bassett Town?
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 Wootton Bassett Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harnham and Wootton Bassett Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.