Wootton Bassett Rural vs Wroughton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wootton Bassett Rural vs Wroughton 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 Wootton Bassett Rural safer than Wroughton?
Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 203 crimes in the last 12 months. Wroughton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 433 crimes. Wootton Bassett Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Wootton Bassett Rural vs Wroughton?
Wootton Bassett Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wroughton shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Wootton Bassett Rural and Wroughton?
In Wootton Bassett Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In Wroughton, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wootton Bassett Rural and Wroughton?
Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wroughton recorded 81. 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 Wootton Bassett Rural vs Wroughton?
Violent crime in Wootton Bassett Rural totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in Wroughton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Wootton Bassett Rural and Wroughton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 267 crimes (now 203, a change of -24%). Wroughton recorded 420 crimes previously (now 433, +3.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wootton Bassett Rural and Wroughton?
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. Wootton Bassett Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Wroughton has 16.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wootton Bassett Rural and Wroughton?
Wootton Bassett Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wroughton 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 Wootton Bassett Rural and Wroughton?
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 Wootton Bassett Rural or Wroughton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wootton Bassett Rural and Wroughton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.