Walcot West vs Wroughton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Walcot West Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Wroughton Wiltshire Police

      Walcot West vs Wroughton Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Walcot West
      Wiltshire Police
      192 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Wroughton
      Wiltshire Police
      485 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.7% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walcot West
      B Wroughton
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      192
      485
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      195
      386
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↑25.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.5%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walcot West
      B Wroughton
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑5%
      166 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑32%
      90 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑20%
      32 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓14%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      1 ↓83%
      26 ↑73%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓23%
      47 ↑18%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      17 ↑143%
      Public Order
      18 ↑13%
      34 ↑31%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      29 ↑107%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      11 ↑57%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓83%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      19 ↑280%
      Overall Verdict
      A Walcot West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walcot West safer than Wroughton?

      Walcot West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 192 crimes in the last 12 months. Wroughton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 485 crimes. Walcot West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Walcot West vs Wroughton?

      Walcot West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wroughton shows +25.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Walcot West and Wroughton?

      In Walcot West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Wroughton, it is Violent Crime (166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Walcot West and Wroughton?

      Walcot West recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wroughton recorded 90. 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 Walcot West vs Wroughton?

      Violent crime in Walcot West totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 166 in Wroughton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Walcot West and Wroughton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walcot West recorded 195 crimes (now 192, a change of -1.5%). Wroughton recorded 386 crimes previously (now 485, +25.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walcot West 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. Walcot West has a resolution rate of 9.5% and Wroughton has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walcot West and Wroughton?

      Walcot West 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 Walcot West 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 Walcot West or Wroughton on a crime map?

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

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