Longfield vs Shrivenham Road Area

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Longfield Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Shrivenham Road Area Wiltshire Police

      Longfield vs Shrivenham Road Area Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Longfield
      Wiltshire Police
      502 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Shrivenham Road Area
      Wiltshire Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      35.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longfield
      B Shrivenham Road Area
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      502
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      561
      175
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.5%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longfield
      B Shrivenham Road Area
      Violent Crime
      159 ↓18%
      85 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓28%
      29 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓24%
      2 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓54%
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      14 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓13%
      20 ↑11%
      Drugs
      13 ↓13%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      33 ↓34%
      10 ↓23%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      88 ↑105%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Other Crime
      14 ↓7%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shrivenham Road Area is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longfield safer than Shrivenham Road Area?

      Longfield has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 502 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrivenham Road Area has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 178 crimes. Shrivenham Road Area scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longfield vs Shrivenham Road Area?

      Longfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shrivenham Road Area shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longfield and Shrivenham Road Area?

      In Longfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Shrivenham Road Area, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longfield and Shrivenham Road Area?

      Longfield recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrivenham Road Area recorded 29. 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 Longfield vs Shrivenham Road Area?

      Violent crime in Longfield totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Shrivenham Road Area. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longfield and Shrivenham Road Area in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longfield recorded 561 crimes (now 502, a change of -10.5%). Shrivenham Road Area recorded 175 crimes previously (now 178, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longfield and Shrivenham Road Area?

      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. Longfield has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Shrivenham Road Area has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longfield and Shrivenham Road Area?

      Longfield falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Shrivenham Road Area 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 Longfield and Shrivenham Road Area?

      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 Longfield or Shrivenham Road Area on a crime map?

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

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