Shaw and Eastleaze vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Shaw and Eastleaze Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Shaw and Eastleaze vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Shaw and Eastleaze
      Wiltshire Police
      533 crimes / 12m
      ↑253% trend
      10.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓24% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shaw and Eastleaze
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      533
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      151
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑253%
      ↓24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shaw and Eastleaze
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      197 ↑286%
      95 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↑167%
      26 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑94%
      17 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑283%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑364%
      18 ↓42%
      Drugs
      11 ↑175%
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      47 ↑292%
      10 ↓41%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      45
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑233%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Rural is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shaw and Eastleaze safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Shaw and Eastleaze has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 533 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Wootton Bassett Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shaw and Eastleaze vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Shaw and Eastleaze shows a year-on-year crime trend of +253% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Rural shows -24% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shaw and Eastleaze and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Shaw and Eastleaze, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Rural, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shaw and Eastleaze and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Shaw and Eastleaze recorded 96 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 26. 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 Shaw and Eastleaze vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Shaw and Eastleaze totalled 197 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Wootton Bassett Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shaw and Eastleaze and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shaw and Eastleaze recorded 151 crimes (now 533, a change of +253%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 203, -24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shaw and Eastleaze 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. Shaw and Eastleaze has a resolution rate of 10.8% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shaw and Eastleaze and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Shaw and Eastleaze 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 Shaw and Eastleaze 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 Shaw and Eastleaze or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shaw and Eastleaze 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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