Sparcells and Peatmoor vs Wootton Bassett Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Sparcells and Peatmoor Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Wootton Bassett Town Wiltshire Police

      Sparcells and Peatmoor vs Wootton Bassett Town Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Sparcells and Peatmoor
      Wiltshire Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wootton Bassett Town
      Wiltshire Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sparcells and Peatmoor
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      106
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      116
      591
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↑20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sparcells and Peatmoor
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Violent Crime
      50 ↑43%
      318 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↓31%
      141 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓33%
      29 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑67%
      13 ↓35%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑50%
      76 ↑1%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      9 ↓10%
      60 ↑25%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓63%
      11 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      27 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sparcells and Peatmoor is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sparcells and Peatmoor safer than Wootton Bassett Town?

      Sparcells and Peatmoor has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 106 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Sparcells and Peatmoor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sparcells and Peatmoor vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Sparcells and Peatmoor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor and Wootton Bassett Town?

      In Sparcells and Peatmoor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (50 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Sparcells and Peatmoor recorded 11 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Violent crime in Sparcells and Peatmoor totalled 50 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor and Wootton Bassett Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sparcells and Peatmoor recorded 116 crimes (now 106, a change of -8.6%). Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes previously (now 713, +20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sparcells and Peatmoor 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. Sparcells and Peatmoor has a resolution rate of 25% 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Sparcells and Peatmoor 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor 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 Sparcells and Peatmoor or Wootton Bassett Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sparcells and Peatmoor and Wootton Bassett Town. 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.