Kingshill and Rushey Platt vs Pewsey West

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
      45/100
      Pewsey West Wiltshire Police

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt vs Pewsey West 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
      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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt
      B Pewsey West
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,156
      396
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,086
      369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.4%
      7.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingshill and Rushey Platt
      B Pewsey West
      Violent Crime
      351 ↓5%
      169 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      330 ↑8%
      63 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓3%
      20 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↑14%
      20 ↑43%
      Burglary
      30 ↑3%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑1%
      46 ↑24%
      Drugs
      39 ↑22%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      94 ↑29%
      41 ↑14%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      1
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑29%
      9 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑86%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑40%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      3
      Other Crime
      24 ↑85%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingshill and Rushey Platt safer than Pewsey West?

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,156 crimes in the last 12 months. Pewsey West has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 396 crimes. Pewsey West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingshill and Rushey Platt vs Pewsey West?

      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. Pewsey West shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Pewsey West?

      In Kingshill and Rushey Platt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (351 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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Pewsey West?

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt recorded 330 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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt vs Pewsey West?

      Violent crime in Kingshill and Rushey Platt totalled 351 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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Pewsey West 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%). Pewsey West recorded 369 crimes previously (now 396, +7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingshill and Rushey Platt 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. Kingshill and Rushey Platt has a resolution rate of 12.4% and Pewsey West has 7.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingshill and Rushey Platt and Pewsey West?

      Kingshill and Rushey Platt 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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt 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 Kingshill and Rushey Platt or Pewsey West on a crime map?

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

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