Marlborough Rural West vs Westcott

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Marlborough Rural West Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Westcott Wiltshire Police

      Marlborough Rural West vs Westcott Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Marlborough Rural West
      Wiltshire Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      42.9% 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 Marlborough Rural West
      B Westcott
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      172
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      161
      151
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↑21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlborough Rural West
      B Westcott
      Violent Crime
      44 ↑10%
      73 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓9%
      28 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑8%
      14 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑7%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      15 ↑25%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓5%
      18 ↓5%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      16 ↑45%
      13 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marlborough Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 66/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlborough Rural West safer than Westcott?

      Marlborough Rural West has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Marlborough Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlborough Rural West vs Westcott?

      Marlborough Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Marlborough Rural West and Westcott?

      In Marlborough Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 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 Marlborough Rural West and Westcott?

      Marlborough Rural West recorded 21 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 Marlborough Rural West vs Westcott?

      Violent crime in Marlborough Rural West totalled 44 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 Marlborough Rural West and Westcott in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlborough Rural West recorded 161 crimes (now 172, a change of +6.8%). Westcott recorded 151 crimes previously (now 183, +21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlborough Rural West 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. Marlborough Rural West has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Westcott has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlborough Rural West and Westcott?

      Marlborough Rural West 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 Marlborough Rural West 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 Marlborough Rural West or Westcott on a crime map?

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

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