Warminster Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Warminster Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Warminster Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Warminster Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      409 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Wootton Bassett Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Warminster Rural
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      409
      280
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      419
      257
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Warminster Rural
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      128 ↓9%
      129 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓21%
      34 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      56 ↓5%
      23 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑14%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      41 ↑141%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓2%
      30 ↑43%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      12 ↑300%
      Public Order
      19 ↓10%
      13 ↓41%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑10%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Other Crime
      7 ↓42%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Warminster Rural safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Warminster Rural has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 409 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 Warminster Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Warminster Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Warminster Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Warminster Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 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 Warminster Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Warminster Rural recorded 53 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 Warminster Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Warminster Rural totalled 128 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 Warminster Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Warminster Rural recorded 419 crimes (now 409, a change of -2.4%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 257 crimes previously (now 280, +9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Warminster Rural 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. Warminster Rural has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Warminster Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Warminster Rural 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 Warminster Rural 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 Warminster Rural or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Warminster Rural 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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