Marlborough Rural West vs Wootton Bassett Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Marlborough Rural West vs Wootton Bassett Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marlborough Rural West safer than Wootton Bassett Town?
Marlborough Rural West has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Marlborough Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Marlborough Rural West vs Wootton Bassett Town?
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. Wootton Bassett Town shows +20.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Marlborough Rural West and Wootton Bassett Town?
In Marlborough Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Town, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marlborough Rural West and Wootton Bassett Town?
Marlborough Rural West recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Town recorded 141. 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 Wootton Bassett Town?
Violent crime in Marlborough Rural West totalled 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Wootton Bassett Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Marlborough Rural West and Wootton Bassett Town 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%). Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes previously (now 713, +20.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlborough Rural West and Wootton Bassett Town?
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 Wootton Bassett Town has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Marlborough Rural West and Wootton Bassett Town?
Marlborough Rural West falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett Town 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 Wootton Bassett Town?
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 Wootton Bassett Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marlborough Rural West and Wootton Bassett Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.