Highworth vs Sparcells and Peatmoor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Highworth Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Sparcells and Peatmoor Wiltshire Police

      Highworth vs Sparcells and Peatmoor Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Highworth
      Wiltshire Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      18.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Sparcells and Peatmoor
      Wiltshire Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highworth
      B Sparcells and Peatmoor
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      393
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      390
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highworth
      B Sparcells and Peatmoor
      Violent Crime
      136 ↓17%
      50 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓20%
      11 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑92%
      6 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑313%
      5 ↑67%
      Burglary
      19 ↑12%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓22%
      9 ↑50%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      35 ↑25%
      9 ↓10%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑200%
      10 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      1
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sparcells and Peatmoor is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highworth safer than Sparcells and Peatmoor?

      Highworth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 393 crimes in the last 12 months. Sparcells and Peatmoor has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 106 crimes. Sparcells and Peatmoor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highworth vs Sparcells and Peatmoor?

      Highworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sparcells and Peatmoor shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highworth and Sparcells and Peatmoor?

      In Highworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Sparcells and Peatmoor, it is Violent Crime (50 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highworth and Sparcells and Peatmoor?

      Highworth recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sparcells and Peatmoor recorded 11. 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor?

      Violent crime in Highworth totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Sparcells and Peatmoor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highworth and Sparcells and Peatmoor 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%). Sparcells and Peatmoor recorded 116 crimes previously (now 106, -8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highworth and Sparcells and Peatmoor?

      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 Sparcells and Peatmoor has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highworth and Sparcells and Peatmoor?

      Highworth falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Sparcells and Peatmoor 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor?

      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 Sparcells and Peatmoor on a crime map?

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

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