Salisbury City Centre vs Wootton Bassett Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Salisbury City Centre Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Wootton Bassett Town Wiltshire Police

      Salisbury City Centre vs Wootton Bassett Town Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Salisbury City Centre
      Wiltshire Police
      1,674 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      10.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wootton Bassett Town
      Wiltshire Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Salisbury City Centre
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,674
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,692
      591
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↑20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.6%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Salisbury City Centre
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Violent Crime
      532 ↑11%
      318 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      408 ↓17%
      141 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      85 ↑23%
      29 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓35%
      13 ↓35%
      Burglary
      24 ↓41%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      131 ↓1%
      76 ↑1%
      Drugs
      45 ↑7%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      137 ↑5%
      60 ↑25%
      Robbery
      12 ↑33%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      179 ↓1%
      11 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↓16%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↑30%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑26%
      27 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Town is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Salisbury City Centre safer than Wootton Bassett Town?

      Salisbury City Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,674 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Wootton Bassett Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Salisbury City Centre vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Salisbury City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Town shows +20.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Salisbury City Centre and Wootton Bassett Town?

      In Salisbury City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (532 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Town, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Salisbury City Centre and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Salisbury City Centre recorded 408 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Town recorded 141. 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 Salisbury City Centre vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Violent crime in Salisbury City Centre totalled 532 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Wootton Bassett Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Salisbury City Centre and Wootton Bassett Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Salisbury City Centre recorded 1,692 crimes (now 1,674, a change of -1.1%). Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes previously (now 713, +20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Salisbury City Centre and Wootton Bassett Town?

      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. Salisbury City Centre has a resolution rate of 10.6% and Wootton Bassett Town has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Salisbury City Centre and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Salisbury City Centre falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett Town 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 Salisbury City Centre and Wootton Bassett Town?

      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 Salisbury City Centre or Wootton Bassett Town on a crime map?

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

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