Haydon Wick vs Wootton Bassett Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Haydon Wick Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Wootton Bassett Town Wiltshire Police

      Haydon Wick vs Wootton Bassett Town Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Haydon Wick
      Wiltshire Police
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.3% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wootton Bassett Town
      Wiltshire Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Haydon Wick
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      356
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      296
      591
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.3%
      ↑20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Haydon Wick
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Violent Crime
      100 ↑61%
      318 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑3%
      141 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓8%
      29 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      13 ↓35%
      Burglary
      3 ↓25%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑83%
      76 ↑1%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      35 ↑40%
      60 ↑25%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      93 ↓2%
      11 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓22%
      27 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Haydon Wick is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Haydon Wick safer than Wootton Bassett Town?

      Haydon Wick has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 356 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Haydon Wick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Haydon Wick vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Haydon Wick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.3% — 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 Haydon Wick and Wootton Bassett Town?

      In Haydon Wick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 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 Haydon Wick and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Haydon Wick recorded 60 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 Haydon Wick vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Violent crime in Haydon Wick totalled 100 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 Haydon Wick and Wootton Bassett Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Haydon Wick recorded 296 crimes (now 356, a change of +20.3%). Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes previously (now 713, +20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Haydon Wick 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. Haydon Wick has a resolution rate of 15.8% 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 Haydon Wick and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Haydon Wick 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 Haydon Wick 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 Haydon Wick or Wootton Bassett Town on a crime map?

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

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