Shrivenham Road Area vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Shrivenham Road Area Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Shrivenham Road Area vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Shrivenham Road Area
      Wiltshire Police
      2,066 crimes / 12m
      ↑1041.4% trend
      13.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓24% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shrivenham Road Area
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,066
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      181
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1041.4%
      ↓24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shrivenham Road Area
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      717 ↑796%
      95 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      434 ↑1106%
      26 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      88 ↑878%
      17 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      79 ↑508%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      35 ↑1650%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      144 ↑1500%
      18 ↓42%
      Drugs
      58 ↑729%
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      186 ↑994%
      10 ↓41%
      Robbery
      19 ↑1800%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      193
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑1700%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑1300%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      27
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑900%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Rural is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shrivenham Road Area safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Shrivenham Road Area has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,066 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 Shrivenham Road Area vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Shrivenham Road Area shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1041.4% — 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 Shrivenham Road Area and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Shrivenham Road Area, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (717 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 Shrivenham Road Area and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Shrivenham Road Area recorded 434 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 Shrivenham Road Area vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Shrivenham Road Area totalled 717 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 Shrivenham Road Area and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shrivenham Road Area recorded 181 crimes (now 2,066, a change of +1041.4%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 203, -24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shrivenham Road Area 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. Shrivenham Road Area has a resolution rate of 13.7% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shrivenham Road Area and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Shrivenham Road Area 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 Shrivenham Road Area 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 Shrivenham Road Area or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shrivenham Road Area 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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