Pewsey East vs Salisbury City Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Pewsey East Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Salisbury City Centre Wiltshire Police

      Pewsey East vs Salisbury City Centre Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Pewsey East
      Wiltshire Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Salisbury City Centre
      Wiltshire Police
      1,674 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      10.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pewsey East
      B Salisbury City Centre
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      183
      1,674
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      1,692
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.6%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      10.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pewsey East
      B Salisbury City Centre
      Violent Crime
      71 ↑39%
      532 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓13%
      408 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓50%
      85 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓33%
      15 ↓35%
      Burglary
      15 ↓38%
      24 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑0%
      131 ↓1%
      Drugs
      5 ↑150%
      45 ↑7%
      Public Order
      21 ↑11%
      137 ↑5%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      1
      179 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      0
      21 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      35 ↑30%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      11 ↑57%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      39 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pewsey East is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pewsey East safer than Salisbury City Centre?

      Pewsey East has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 183 crimes in the last 12 months. Salisbury City Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,674 crimes. Pewsey East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pewsey East vs Salisbury City Centre?

      Pewsey East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Salisbury City Centre shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pewsey East and Salisbury City Centre?

      In Pewsey East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (71 incidents). In Salisbury City Centre, it is Violent Crime (532 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pewsey East and Salisbury City Centre?

      Pewsey East recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salisbury City Centre recorded 408. 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 Pewsey East vs Salisbury City Centre?

      Violent crime in Pewsey East totalled 71 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 532 in Salisbury City Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pewsey East and Salisbury City Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pewsey East recorded 182 crimes (now 183, a change of +0.6%). Salisbury City Centre recorded 1,692 crimes previously (now 1,674, -1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pewsey East and Salisbury City Centre?

      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. Pewsey East has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Salisbury City Centre has 10.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pewsey East and Salisbury City Centre?

      Pewsey East falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Salisbury City Centre 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 Pewsey East and Salisbury City Centre?

      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 Pewsey East or Salisbury City Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pewsey East and Salisbury City Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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