Highworth vs Park South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Highworth Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Park South Wiltshire Police

      Highworth vs Park South Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Highworth
      Wiltshire Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Park South
      Wiltshire Police
      575 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highworth
      B Park South
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      393
      575
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      390
      524
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↑9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highworth
      B Park South
      Violent Crime
      136 ↓17%
      268 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓20%
      106 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑92%
      19 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑313%
      9 ↓25%
      Burglary
      19 ↑12%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓22%
      55 ↑22%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↓43%
      Public Order
      35 ↑25%
      42 ↑17%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑200%
      32 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      16 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Highworth is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highworth safer than Park South?

      Highworth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 393 crimes in the last 12 months. Park South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 575 crimes. Highworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highworth vs Park South?

      Highworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Park South shows +9.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highworth and Park South?

      In Highworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Park South, it is Violent Crime (268 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highworth and Park South?

      Highworth recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Park South recorded 106. 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 Highworth vs Park South?

      Violent crime in Highworth totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 268 in Park South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highworth and Park South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highworth recorded 390 crimes (now 393, a change of +0.8%). Park South recorded 524 crimes previously (now 575, +9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highworth and Park South?

      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. Highworth has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Park South has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highworth and Park South?

      Highworth falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Park South 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 Highworth and Park South?

      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 Highworth or Park South on a crime map?

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

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