St Pauls and Churchfields vs Swindon Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    St Pauls and Churchfields Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Swindon Town Centre Wiltshire Police

      St Pauls and Churchfields vs Swindon Town Centre Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      St Pauls and Churchfields
      Wiltshire Police
      768 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swindon Town Centre
      Wiltshire Police
      1,903 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.8% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Pauls and Churchfields
      B Swindon Town Centre
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      768
      1,903
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      692
      1,576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↑20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.8%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Pauls and Churchfields
      B Swindon Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑17%
      532 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      176 ↑9%
      426 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓15%
      65 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓11%
      24 ↑9%
      Burglary
      44 ↑33%
      30 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑30%
      73 ↓6%
      Drugs
      11 ↓21%
      67 ↑34%
      Public Order
      63 ↑17%
      199 ↑21%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      18 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓2%
      323 ↑55%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓57%
      32 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑11%
      41 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑175%
      24 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      49 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Pauls and Churchfields is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Pauls and Churchfields safer than Swindon Town Centre?

      St Pauls and Churchfields has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 768 crimes in the last 12 months. Swindon Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,903 crimes. St Pauls and Churchfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Pauls and Churchfields vs Swindon Town Centre?

      St Pauls and Churchfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swindon Town Centre shows +20.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Pauls and Churchfields and Swindon Town Centre?

      In St Pauls and Churchfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Swindon Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (532 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Pauls and Churchfields and Swindon Town Centre?

      St Pauls and Churchfields recorded 176 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swindon Town Centre recorded 426. 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 St Pauls and Churchfields vs Swindon Town Centre?

      Violent crime in St Pauls and Churchfields totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 532 in Swindon Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Pauls and Churchfields and Swindon Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Pauls and Churchfields recorded 692 crimes (now 768, a change of +11%). Swindon Town Centre recorded 1,576 crimes previously (now 1,903, +20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Pauls and Churchfields and Swindon Town Centre?

      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. St Pauls and Churchfields has a resolution rate of 11.8% and Swindon Town Centre has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Pauls and Churchfields and Swindon Town Centre?

      St Pauls and Churchfields falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Swindon Town Centre 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 St Pauls and Churchfields and Swindon Town Centre?

      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 St Pauls and Churchfields or Swindon Town Centre on a crime map?

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

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