Is Broad Street Area Safe?
Crime statistics for Broad Street Area. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 654 total crimes recorded in Broad Street Area
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Broad Street Area — last 12 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Broad Street Area
Safest Areas Near Broad Street Area
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Broad Street Area by safety score
Compare Broad Street Area With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broad Street Area safe?
Broad Street Area has a CrimeRadar safety score of 30/100, rated Below Average. A total of 654 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 5.8% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Broad Street Area are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Broad Street Area in the last 12 months?
654 crimes were recorded in Broad Street Area in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 5.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (618 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 190 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Broad Street Area?
The most common crime in Broad Street Area is Violent Crime, with 190 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 29.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Broad Street Area increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Broad Street Area is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 5.8% — from 618 crimes in the previous 12 months to 654 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Broad Street Area?
Broad Street Area has a safety score of 30 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Broad Street Area compare to the Wiltshire Police average?
Broad Street Area has a safety score of 30/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Broad Street Area is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Broad Street Area?
23.6% of crimes recorded in Broad Street Area resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Wiltshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Broad Street Area?
190 violent crimes were recorded in Broad Street Area in the last 12 months — representing 29.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 105 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Broad Street Area last updated?
The crime data for Broad Street Area was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Broad Street Area with other areas?
You can compare Broad Street Area with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.