Wootton Bassett Town vs York Road

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Wootton Bassett Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      York Road Wiltshire Police

      Wootton Bassett Town vs York Road Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wootton Bassett Town
      Wiltshire Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Wootton Bassett Town
      B York Road
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      713
      574
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      591
      563
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.6%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wootton Bassett Town
      B York Road
      Violent Crime
      318 ↑64%
      188 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↓13%
      114 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑16%
      31 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓35%
      20 ↑82%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      12 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑1%
      35 ↓3%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      27 ↑29%
      Public Order
      60 ↑25%
      46 ↓4%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓27%
      69 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑50%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B York Road is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wootton Bassett Town safer than York Road?

      Wootton Bassett Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 713 crimes in the last 12 months. York Road has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 574 crimes. York Road scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wootton Bassett Town vs York Road?

      Wootton Bassett Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Wootton Bassett Town and York Road?

      In Wootton Bassett Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (318 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 Wootton Bassett Town and York Road?

      Wootton Bassett Town recorded 141 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 Wootton Bassett Town vs York Road?

      Violent crime in Wootton Bassett Town totalled 318 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 Wootton Bassett Town and York Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wootton Bassett Town recorded 591 crimes (now 713, a change of +20.6%). York Road recorded 563 crimes previously (now 574, +2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wootton Bassett Town 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. Wootton Bassett Town has a resolution rate of 18.1% and York Road has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wootton Bassett Town and York Road?

      Wootton Bassett Town 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 Wootton Bassett Town 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 Wootton Bassett Town or York Road on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wootton Bassett Town 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.