Trowbridge Central vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Trowbridge Central Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Trowbridge Central vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge Central
      Wiltshire Police
      1,501 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.3% trend
      11.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Trowbridge Central
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,501
      280
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,349
      257
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.3%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.7%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Trowbridge Central
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      475 ↑13%
      129 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      376 ↑3%
      34 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓4%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓44%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      24 ↓31%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↓3%
      30 ↑43%
      Drugs
      37 ↑23%
      12 ↑300%
      Public Order
      139 ↑51%
      13 ↓41%
      Robbery
      7 ↓13%
      1
      Shoplifting
      207 ↑47%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑43%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓6%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓25%
      2
      Other Crime
      19 ↑12%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Rural is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Trowbridge Central safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Trowbridge Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,501 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 280 crimes. Wootton Bassett Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Trowbridge Central vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Trowbridge Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Rural shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Trowbridge Central and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Trowbridge Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (475 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Rural, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Trowbridge Central and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Trowbridge Central recorded 376 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 34. 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 Trowbridge Central vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Trowbridge Central totalled 475 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Wootton Bassett Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Central and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Trowbridge Central recorded 1,349 crimes (now 1,501, a change of +11.3%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 257 crimes previously (now 280, +9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Trowbridge Central 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. Trowbridge Central has a resolution rate of 11.7% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Trowbridge Central and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Trowbridge Central 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 Trowbridge Central 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 Trowbridge Central or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Trowbridge Central 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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