Highworth vs Warminster Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Highworth Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Warminster Rural Wiltshire Police

      Highworth vs Warminster Rural Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Highworth
      Wiltshire Police
      393 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Warminster Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highworth
      B Warminster Rural
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      393
      409
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      390
      419
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highworth
      B Warminster Rural
      Violent Crime
      136 ↓17%
      128 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓20%
      53 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑92%
      56 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑313%
      32 ↑14%
      Burglary
      19 ↑12%
      41 ↑141%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓22%
      48 ↓2%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      35 ↑25%
      19 ↓10%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑200%
      11 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      7 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highworth safer than Warminster Rural?

      Highworth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 393 crimes in the last 12 months. Warminster Rural has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 409 crimes. Highworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highworth vs Warminster Rural?

      Highworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warminster Rural shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highworth and Warminster Rural?

      In Highworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Warminster Rural, it is Violent Crime (128 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highworth and Warminster Rural?

      Highworth recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warminster Rural recorded 53. 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 Warminster Rural?

      Violent crime in Highworth totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 128 in Warminster Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highworth and Warminster Rural 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%). Warminster Rural recorded 419 crimes previously (now 409, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highworth and Warminster Rural?

      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 Warminster Rural has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highworth and Warminster Rural?

      Highworth falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Warminster Rural 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 Warminster Rural?

      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 Warminster Rural on a crime map?

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

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