Old Town vs Shaw and Eastleaze
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Town vs Shaw and Eastleaze 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 Old Town safer than Shaw and Eastleaze?
Old Town has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 466 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaw and Eastleaze has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 134 crimes. Shaw and Eastleaze scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Old Town vs Shaw and Eastleaze?
Old Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shaw and Eastleaze shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Old Town and Shaw and Eastleaze?
In Old Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 incidents). In Shaw and Eastleaze, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Town and Shaw and Eastleaze?
Old Town recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaw and Eastleaze recorded 45. 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 Old Town vs Shaw and Eastleaze?
Violent crime in Old Town totalled 199 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Shaw and Eastleaze. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Town and Shaw and Eastleaze in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Town recorded 450 crimes (now 466, a change of +3.6%). Shaw and Eastleaze recorded 148 crimes previously (now 134, -9.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Town and Shaw and Eastleaze?
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. Old Town has a resolution rate of 30% and Shaw and Eastleaze has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Old Town and Shaw and Eastleaze?
Old Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Shaw and Eastleaze 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 Old Town and Shaw and Eastleaze?
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 Old Town or Shaw and Eastleaze on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Town and Shaw and Eastleaze. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.