Trowbridge Rural vs Westlea

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Trowbridge Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Westlea Wiltshire Police

      Trowbridge Rural vs Westlea Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Trowbridge Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑8% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Westlea
      Wiltshire Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.9% trend
      10.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Trowbridge Rural
      B Westlea
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      539
      237
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      499
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8%
      ↓30.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      10.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Trowbridge Rural
      B Westlea
      Violent Crime
      202 ↓6%
      84 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓10%
      51 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑3%
      16 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑16%
      9 ↓76%
      Burglary
      24 ↑20%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑54%
      14 ↓53%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      44 ↑16%
      25 ↑25%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑357%
      12 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      3
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westlea is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 33/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Trowbridge Rural safer than Westlea?

      Trowbridge Rural has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Westlea has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 237 crimes. Westlea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Trowbridge Rural vs Westlea?

      Trowbridge Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westlea shows -30.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Trowbridge Rural and Westlea?

      In Trowbridge Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Westlea, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Trowbridge Rural and Westlea?

      Trowbridge Rural recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westlea recorded 51. 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 Rural vs Westlea?

      Violent crime in Trowbridge Rural totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Westlea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Trowbridge Rural and Westlea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Trowbridge Rural recorded 499 crimes (now 539, a change of +8%). Westlea recorded 343 crimes previously (now 237, -30.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Trowbridge Rural and Westlea?

      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 Rural has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Westlea has 10.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Trowbridge Rural and Westlea?

      Trowbridge Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westlea 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 Rural and Westlea?

      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 Rural or Westlea on a crime map?

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

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