Westlea vs York Road

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Westlea Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      York Road Wiltshire Police

      Westlea vs York Road Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Westlea
      Wiltshire Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.9% trend
      10.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      York Road
      Wiltshire Police
      574 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      19.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westlea
      B York Road
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      237
      574
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      343
      563
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.9%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.5%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westlea
      B York Road
      Violent Crime
      84 ↓21%
      188 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓29%
      114 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓38%
      31 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓76%
      20 ↑82%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      12 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓53%
      35 ↓3%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      27 ↑29%
      Public Order
      25 ↑25%
      46 ↓4%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓59%
      69 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Westlea is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westlea safer than York Road?

      Westlea has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 237 crimes in the last 12 months. York Road has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 574 crimes. Westlea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Westlea vs York Road?

      Westlea shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. York Road shows +2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Westlea and York Road?

      In Westlea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In York Road, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westlea and York Road?

      Westlea recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while York Road recorded 114. 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 Westlea vs York Road?

      Violent crime in Westlea totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in York Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Westlea and York Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westlea recorded 343 crimes (now 237, a change of -30.9%). York Road recorded 563 crimes previously (now 574, +2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westlea and York Road?

      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. Westlea has a resolution rate of 10.5% and York Road has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westlea and York Road?

      Westlea falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. York Road 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 Westlea and York Road?

      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 Westlea or York Road on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.