Old Town vs Westcott

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Old Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Westcott Wiltshire Police

      Old Town vs Westcott Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Old Town
      Wiltshire Police
      466 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      30% 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 Old Town
      B Westcott
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      466
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      450
      151
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↑21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Town
      B Westcott
      Violent Crime
      199 ↑17%
      73 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓29%
      28 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓22%
      14 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑0%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↑31%
      18 ↓5%
      Drugs
      18 ↑64%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      37 ↓20%
      13 ↑18%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      69 ↑30%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Town safer than Westcott?

      Old Town has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 466 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcott has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Westcott scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Town vs Westcott?

      Old Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — 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 Old Town and Westcott?

      In Old Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 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 Old Town and Westcott?

      Old Town recorded 75 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 Old Town vs Westcott?

      Violent crime in Old Town totalled 199 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 Old Town and Westcott 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%). Westcott recorded 151 crimes previously (now 183, +21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Town 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. Old Town has a resolution rate of 30% and Westcott has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Town and Westcott?

      Old Town 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 Old Town 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 Old Town or Westcott on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Town 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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