Swindon Town Centre vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Swindon Town Centre Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Swindon Town Centre vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Swindon Town Centre
      Wiltshire Police
      3,999 crimes / 12m
      ↑154.7% trend
      13.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓72.9% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Swindon Town Centre
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,999
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,570
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑154.7%
      ↓72.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.8%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Swindon Town Centre
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      1,223 ↑172%
      10 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      879 ↑166%
      2 ↓85%
      Other Theft
      158 ↑119%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      158 ↑618%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      76 ↑204%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↑159%
      1 ↓88%
      Drugs
      111 ↑131%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      376 ↑165%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      44 ↑159%
      0
      Shoplifting
      521 ↑143%
      0
      Theft from Person
      42 ↑27%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      60 ↑36%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑153%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑8%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 1/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Swindon Town Centre safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Swindon Town Centre has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,999 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Swindon Town Centre vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Swindon Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +154.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -72.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Swindon Town Centre and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Swindon Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,223 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Swindon Town Centre and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Swindon Town Centre recorded 879 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Swindon Town Centre vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Swindon Town Centre totalled 1,223 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Swindon Town Centre and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Swindon Town Centre recorded 1,570 crimes (now 3,999, a change of +154.7%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 85 crimes previously (now 23, -72.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swindon Town Centre and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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. Swindon Town Centre has a resolution rate of 13.8% and Dixton with Osbaston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Swindon Town Centre and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Swindon Town Centre falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Swindon Town Centre and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Swindon Town Centre or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

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

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