Liden vs Westcott

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Liden Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Westcott Wiltshire Police

      Liden vs Westcott Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Liden
      Wiltshire Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Westcott
      Wiltshire Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Liden
      B Westcott
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      233
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      269
      151
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↑21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Liden
      B Westcott
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓13%
      73 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↓32%
      28 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓18%
      14 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓65%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4 ↓56%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓27%
      18 ↓5%
      Drugs
      10 ↓33%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      19 ↑6%
      13 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑311%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Liden safer than Westcott?

      Liden has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 233 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Liden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Liden vs Westcott?

      Liden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westcott shows +21.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Liden and Westcott?

      In Liden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Westcott, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Liden and Westcott?

      Liden recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcott recorded 28. 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 Liden vs Westcott?

      Violent crime in Liden totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Westcott. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Liden and Westcott in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Liden recorded 269 crimes (now 233, a change of -13.4%). Westcott recorded 151 crimes previously (now 183, +21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Liden and Westcott?

      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. Liden has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Westcott has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Liden and Westcott?

      Liden falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westcott 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 Liden and Westcott?

      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 Liden or Westcott on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Liden and Westcott. 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.