Westcott vs Wootton Bassett Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Westcott vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westcott safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?
Westcott has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,814 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 Westcott vs Wootton Bassett Rural?
Westcott shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1055.4% — 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 Westcott and Wootton Bassett Rural?
In Westcott, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (546 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 Westcott and Wootton Bassett Rural?
Westcott recorded 364 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 Westcott vs Wootton Bassett Rural?
Violent crime in Westcott totalled 546 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 Westcott and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westcott recorded 157 crimes (now 1,814, a change of +1055.4%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 203, -24%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westcott 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. Westcott has a resolution rate of 14.4% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Westcott and Wootton Bassett Rural?
Westcott 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 Westcott 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 Westcott or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westcott and Wootton Bassett Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.