Swindon Town Centre vs Wootton Bassett Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Swindon Town Centre Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Wootton Bassett Town Wiltshire Police

      Swindon Town Centre vs Wootton Bassett Town Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swindon Town Centre
      Wiltshire Police
      1,903 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.8% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wootton Bassett Town
      Wiltshire Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Swindon Town Centre
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,903
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,576
      591
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.8%
      ↑20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Swindon Town Centre
      B Wootton Bassett Town
      Violent Crime
      532 ↑19%
      318 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      426 ↑21%
      141 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      65 ↓2%
      29 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑9%
      13 ↓35%
      Burglary
      30 ↑15%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↓6%
      76 ↑1%
      Drugs
      67 ↑34%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      199 ↑21%
      60 ↑25%
      Robbery
      18 ↑20%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      323 ↑55%
      11 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑10%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↓15%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑50%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓9%
      27 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Town is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Swindon Town Centre safer than Wootton Bassett Town?

      Swindon Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,903 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Wootton Bassett Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Swindon Town Centre vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Swindon Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Swindon Town Centre and Wootton Bassett Town?

      In Swindon Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (532 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 Swindon Town Centre and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Swindon Town Centre recorded 426 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 Swindon Town Centre vs Wootton Bassett Town?

      Violent crime in Swindon Town Centre totalled 532 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 Swindon Town Centre and Wootton Bassett Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Swindon Town Centre recorded 1,576 crimes (now 1,903, a change of +20.8%). Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes previously (now 713, +20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swindon Town Centre 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. Swindon Town Centre has a resolution rate of 18.1% 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 Swindon Town Centre and Wootton Bassett Town?

      Swindon Town Centre 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 Swindon Town Centre 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 Swindon Town Centre or Wootton Bassett Town on a crime map?

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

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