Okus vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Okus Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Okus vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Okus
      Wiltshire Police
      1,611 crimes / 12m
      ↑544.4% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓24% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Okus
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,611
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      250
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑544.4%
      ↓24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Okus
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      578 ↑390%
      95 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      310 ↑589%
      26 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑450%
      17 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      88 ↑700%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      51 ↑538%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↑675%
      18 ↓42%
      Drugs
      41 ↑242%
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      138 ↑1050%
      10 ↓41%
      Robbery
      23 ↑2200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      132 ↑13100%
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑900%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑225%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑1150%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Rural is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Okus safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Okus has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,611 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Wootton Bassett Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Okus vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Okus shows a year-on-year crime trend of +544.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Rural shows -24% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Okus, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (578 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Rural, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Okus recorded 310 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 26. 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 Okus vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Okus totalled 578 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Wootton Bassett Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Okus recorded 250 crimes (now 1,611, a change of +544.4%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 203, -24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Okus 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. Okus has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Okus and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Okus 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 Okus 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 Okus or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Okus 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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