Pewsey West vs Upper Stratton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Pewsey West Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Upper Stratton Wiltshire Police

      Pewsey West vs Upper Stratton Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Pewsey West
      Wiltshire Police
      396 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      7.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      Upper Stratton
      Wiltshire Police
      457 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pewsey West
      B Upper Stratton
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      396
      457
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      369
      437
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↑4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.4%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pewsey West
      B Upper Stratton
      Violent Crime
      169 ↑30%
      170 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↓42%
      39 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑25%
      11 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑43%
      25 ↓4%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      7 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑24%
      28 ↓7%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      41 ↑14%
      36 ↑24%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑200%
      122 ↑122%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      4 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Stratton is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 45/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pewsey West safer than Upper Stratton?

      Pewsey West has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 396 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Stratton has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 457 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pewsey West vs Upper Stratton?

      Pewsey West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Stratton shows +4.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pewsey West and Upper Stratton?

      In Pewsey West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (169 incidents). In Upper Stratton, it is Violent Crime (170 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pewsey West and Upper Stratton?

      Pewsey West recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Stratton recorded 39. 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 West vs Upper Stratton?

      Violent crime in Pewsey West totalled 169 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 170 in Upper Stratton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pewsey West and Upper Stratton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pewsey West recorded 369 crimes (now 396, a change of +7.3%). Upper Stratton recorded 437 crimes previously (now 457, +4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pewsey West and Upper Stratton?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 7.4% and Upper Stratton has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pewsey West and Upper Stratton?

      Pewsey West falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Upper Stratton 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 West and Upper Stratton?

      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 West or Upper Stratton on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.