Lower Stratton vs Westlea

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Lower Stratton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Westlea Wiltshire Police

      Lower Stratton vs Westlea Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Lower Stratton
      Wiltshire Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Westlea
      Wiltshire Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.9% trend
      10.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lower Stratton
      B Westlea
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      217
      237
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      246
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.8%
      ↓30.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.3%
      10.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Stratton
      B Westlea
      Violent Crime
      106 ↑13%
      84 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓24%
      51 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓17%
      16 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓71%
      9 ↓76%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑25%
      14 ↓53%
      Drugs
      5 ↓55%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      14 ↓33%
      25 ↑25%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑250%
      12 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westlea is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lower Stratton safer than Westlea?

      Lower Stratton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Westlea has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 237 crimes. Westlea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lower Stratton vs Westlea?

      Lower Stratton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westlea shows -30.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lower Stratton and Westlea?

      In Lower Stratton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Westlea, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lower Stratton and Westlea?

      Lower Stratton recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westlea recorded 51. 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 Lower Stratton vs Westlea?

      Violent crime in Lower Stratton totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Westlea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lower Stratton and Westlea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lower Stratton recorded 246 crimes (now 217, a change of -11.8%). Westlea recorded 343 crimes previously (now 237, -30.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Stratton and Westlea?

      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. Lower Stratton has a resolution rate of 4.3% and Westlea has 10.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Stratton and Westlea?

      Lower Stratton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westlea 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 Lower Stratton and Westlea?

      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 Lower Stratton or Westlea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lower Stratton and Westlea. 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.