Chiseldon and Badbury vs Wootton Bassett Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Chiseldon and Badbury Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Wootton Bassett Rural Wiltshire Police

      Chiseldon and Badbury vs Wootton Bassett Rural Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Chiseldon and Badbury
      Wiltshire Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.6% trend
      28.6% 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 Chiseldon and Badbury
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      249
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.6%
      ↓24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chiseldon and Badbury
      B Wootton Bassett Rural
      Violent Crime
      105 ↓9%
      95 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓34%
      26 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓39%
      17 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓56%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      6 ↓68%
      7 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓62%
      18 ↓42%
      Drugs
      12 ↑0%
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      20 ↓20%
      10 ↓41%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓10%
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chiseldon and Badbury is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 69/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chiseldon and Badbury safer than Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Chiseldon and Badbury has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chiseldon and Badbury vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Chiseldon and Badbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Chiseldon and Badbury and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      In Chiseldon and Badbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 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 Chiseldon and Badbury and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Chiseldon and Badbury recorded 44 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 Chiseldon and Badbury vs Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Violent crime in Chiseldon and Badbury totalled 105 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 Chiseldon and Badbury and Wootton Bassett Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chiseldon and Badbury recorded 339 crimes (now 249, a change of -26.6%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes previously (now 203, -24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chiseldon and Badbury 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. Chiseldon and Badbury has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Wootton Bassett Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chiseldon and Badbury and Wootton Bassett Rural?

      Chiseldon and Badbury 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 Chiseldon and Badbury 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 Chiseldon and Badbury or Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chiseldon and Badbury 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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