Ludgershall and Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Ludgershall and Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Ludgershall and Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Ludgershall and Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      600 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.9% trend
      4.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ludgershall and Rural
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      600
      280
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      541
      257
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.9%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.5%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ludgershall and Rural
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      270 ↑33%
      129 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      124 ↑6%
      34 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑36%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓22%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      26 ↑4%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓28%
      30 ↑43%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      12 ↑300%
      Public Order
      47 ↓13%
      13 ↓41%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      2
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      2
      Other Crime
      11 ↓21%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Rural is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 23/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ludgershall and Rural safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Ludgershall and Rural has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 600 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 280 crimes. Wootton Bassett Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ludgershall and Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Ludgershall and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Rural shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ludgershall and Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Ludgershall and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (270 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Rural, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ludgershall and Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Ludgershall and Rural recorded 124 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 34. 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 Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Ludgershall and Rural totalled 270 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Wootton Bassett Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ludgershall and Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ludgershall and Rural recorded 541 crimes (now 600, a change of +10.9%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 257 crimes previously (now 280, +9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ludgershall and Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      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 4.5% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ludgershall and Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Ludgershall and Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett Rural 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 Wootton Bassett Rural?

      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 Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

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

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