Highworth vs Pewsey West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Highworth Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Pewsey West Wiltshire Police

      Highworth vs Pewsey West Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Highworth
      Wiltshire Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      18.9% 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 Highworth
      B Pewsey West
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      393
      396
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      390
      369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      7.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highworth
      B Pewsey West
      Violent Crime
      136 ↓17%
      169 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓20%
      63 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑92%
      20 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑313%
      20 ↑43%
      Burglary
      19 ↑12%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓22%
      46 ↑24%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      35 ↑25%
      41 ↑14%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑200%
      9 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      3
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Highworth is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 45/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highworth safer than Pewsey West?

      Highworth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 393 crimes in the last 12 months. Pewsey West has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 396 crimes. Highworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highworth vs Pewsey West?

      Highworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — 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 Highworth and Pewsey West?

      In Highworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 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 Highworth and Pewsey West?

      Highworth 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 Highworth vs Pewsey West?

      Violent crime in Highworth totalled 136 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 Highworth and Pewsey West 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%). Pewsey West recorded 369 crimes previously (now 396, +7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highworth 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. Highworth has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Pewsey West has 7.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highworth and Pewsey West?

      Highworth 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 Highworth 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 Highworth or Pewsey West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highworth 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.