Kingshill and Rushey Platt vs Old Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Kingshill and Rushey Platt Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Old Town Wiltshire Police

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt vs Old Town Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Kingshill and Rushey Platt
      Wiltshire Police
      1,156 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      12.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Old Town
      Wiltshire Police
      466 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingshill and Rushey Platt
      B Old Town
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,156
      466
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,086
      450
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.4%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingshill and Rushey Platt
      B Old Town
      Violent Crime
      351 ↓5%
      199 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      330 ↑8%
      75 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓3%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↑14%
      6 ↑0%
      Burglary
      30 ↑3%
      3 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑1%
      21 ↑31%
      Drugs
      39 ↑22%
      18 ↑64%
      Public Order
      94 ↑29%
      37 ↓20%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑29%
      69 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑86%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑40%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑85%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Old Town is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingshill and Rushey Platt safer than Old Town?

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,156 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 466 crimes. Old Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingshill and Rushey Platt vs Old Town?

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Old Town?

      In Kingshill and Rushey Platt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (351 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Old Town?

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt recorded 330 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 75. 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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt vs Old Town?

      Violent crime in Kingshill and Rushey Platt totalled 351 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Old Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingshill and Rushey Platt recorded 1,086 crimes (now 1,156, a change of +6.5%). Old Town recorded 450 crimes previously (now 466, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Old Town?

      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. Kingshill and Rushey Platt has a resolution rate of 12.4% and Old Town has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Old Town?

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Old Town 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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Old Town?

      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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt or Old Town on a crime map?

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

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