Ludgershall and Rural vs Pewsey West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Ludgershall and Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Pewsey West Wiltshire Police

      Ludgershall and Rural vs Pewsey West Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Ludgershall and Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      421 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Pewsey West
      Wiltshire Police
      236 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ludgershall and Rural
      B Pewsey West
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      421
      236
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      567
      424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.8%
      ↓44.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ludgershall and Rural
      B Pewsey West
      Violent Crime
      183 ↓22%
      101 ↓41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓17%
      31 ↓69%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓15%
      12 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓64%
      6 ↓74%
      Burglary
      23 ↑0%
      6 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓53%
      33 ↓20%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      4
      Public Order
      34 ↓37%
      26 ↓37%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      6 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pewsey West is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ludgershall and Rural safer than Pewsey West?

      Ludgershall and Rural has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 421 crimes in the last 12 months. Pewsey West has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 236 crimes. Pewsey West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ludgershall and Rural vs Pewsey West?

      Ludgershall and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pewsey West shows -44.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ludgershall and Rural and Pewsey West?

      In Ludgershall and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (183 incidents). In Pewsey West, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ludgershall and Rural and Pewsey West?

      Ludgershall and Rural recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pewsey West recorded 31. 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 Ludgershall and Rural vs Pewsey West?

      Violent crime in Ludgershall and Rural totalled 183 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Pewsey West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ludgershall and Rural and Pewsey West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ludgershall and Rural recorded 567 crimes (now 421, a change of -25.8%). Pewsey West recorded 424 crimes previously (now 236, -44.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ludgershall and Rural 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. Ludgershall and Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Pewsey West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ludgershall and Rural and Pewsey West?

      Ludgershall and Rural 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 Ludgershall and Rural 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 Ludgershall and Rural or Pewsey West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ludgershall and Rural 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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