Walcot West vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Walcot West Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Walcot West vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Walcot West
      Wiltshire Police
      2,487 crimes / 12m
      ↑1329.3% trend
      13.8% resolved
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      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 Walcot West
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,487
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      174
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1329.3%
      ↓24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walcot West
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      929 ↑1091%
      95 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      517 ↑2148%
      26 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑1175%
      17 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      92 ↑513%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      44 ↑1000%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      168 ↑1192%
      18 ↓42%
      Drugs
      63 ↑1475%
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      227 ↑1161%
      10 ↓41%
      Robbery
      30 ↑1400%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      194
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      18
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↑3000%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑833%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑780%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wootton Bassett Rural is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walcot West safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Walcot West has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,487 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Wootton Bassett Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Walcot West vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Walcot West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1329.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Walcot West and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Walcot West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (929 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 Walcot West and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Walcot West recorded 517 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 Walcot West vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Walcot West totalled 929 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 Walcot West and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walcot West recorded 174 crimes (now 2,487, a change of +1329.3%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 203, -24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walcot West 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. Walcot West has a resolution rate of 13.8% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walcot West and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Walcot West 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 Walcot West 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 Walcot West or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walcot West 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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