Park South vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Park South Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Park South vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Park South
      Wiltshire Police
      575 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      9.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Park South
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      575
      280
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      524
      257
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Park South
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      268 ↑26%
      129 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↓4%
      34 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑19%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓25%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      9 ↓25%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑22%
      30 ↑43%
      Drugs
      8 ↓43%
      12 ↑300%
      Public Order
      42 ↑17%
      13 ↓41%
      Robbery
      3 ↓50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓11%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      2
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Rural is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Park South safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Park South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 575 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 280 crimes. Wootton Bassett Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Park South vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Park South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Rural shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Park South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Rural, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Park South recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 34. 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 Park South vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Park South totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Wootton Bassett Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Park South recorded 524 crimes (now 575, a change of +9.7%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 257 crimes previously (now 280, +9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Park South 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. Park South has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Park South and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Park South 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 Park South 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 Park South or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Park South 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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