Thames Vale Villages vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Thames Vale Villages Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Thames Vale Villages vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Thames Vale Villages
      Wiltshire Police
      169 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.2% trend
      0% 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 Thames Vale Villages
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      169
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      278
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.2%
      ↓24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thames Vale Villages
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      62 ↓43%
      95 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓17%
      26 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓62%
      17 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑9%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      3 ↓77%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓62%
      18 ↓42%
      Drugs
      14 ↓48%
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      24 ↓23%
      10 ↓41%
      Shoplifting
      0
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Thames Vale Villages is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 69/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thames Vale Villages safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Thames Vale Villages has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 169 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Thames Vale Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thames Vale Villages vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Thames Vale Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Thames Vale Villages and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Thames Vale Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (62 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 Thames Vale Villages and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Thames Vale Villages recorded 24 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 Thames Vale Villages vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Thames Vale Villages totalled 62 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 Thames Vale Villages and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thames Vale Villages recorded 278 crimes (now 169, a change of -39.2%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 203, -24%).

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

      Which police force covers Thames Vale Villages and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Thames Vale Villages 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 Thames Vale Villages 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 Thames Vale Villages or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thames Vale Villages 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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