Highworth vs Thames Vale Villages

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Highworth Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Thames Vale Villages Wiltshire Police

      Highworth vs Thames Vale Villages Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Highworth
      Wiltshire Police
      386 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      7.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Thames Vale Villages
      Wiltshire Police
      169 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highworth
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      386
      169
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      400
      278
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓39.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highworth
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Violent Crime
      154 ↑2%
      62 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↓36%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑38%
      5 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓26%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      3 ↓77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓20%
      14 ↓62%
      Drugs
      8 ↑100%
      14 ↓48%
      Public Order
      34 ↑0%
      24 ↓23%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑386%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓30%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thames Vale Villages is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highworth safer than Thames Vale Villages?

      Highworth has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 386 crimes in the last 12 months. Thames Vale Villages has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 169 crimes. Thames Vale Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highworth vs Thames Vale Villages?

      Highworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thames Vale Villages shows -39.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highworth and Thames Vale Villages?

      In Highworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (154 incidents). In Thames Vale Villages, it is Violent Crime (62 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highworth and Thames Vale Villages?

      Highworth recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thames Vale Villages recorded 24. 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 Thames Vale Villages?

      Violent crime in Highworth totalled 154 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 62 in Thames Vale Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highworth and Thames Vale Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highworth recorded 400 crimes (now 386, a change of -3.5%). Thames Vale Villages recorded 278 crimes previously (now 169, -39.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highworth and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 7.5% and Thames Vale Villages has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highworth and Thames Vale Villages?

      Highworth falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Thames Vale Villages 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 Thames Vale Villages?

      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 Thames Vale Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highworth and Thames Vale Villages. 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.