Is Gorse Hill Safe?
Crime statistics for Gorse Hill. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 602 total crimes recorded in Gorse Hill
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Gorse Hill — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gorse Hill safe?
Gorse Hill has a CrimeRadar safety score of 32/100, rated Below Average. A total of 602 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 5.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Gorse Hill are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill in the last 12 months?
602 crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 5.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (636 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 216 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Gorse Hill?
The most common crime in Gorse Hill is Violent Crime, with 216 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35.9% 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 Gorse Hill increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Gorse Hill is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.4% — from 636 crimes in the previous 12 months to 602 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Gorse Hill?
Gorse Hill has a safety score of 32 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 Gorse Hill compare to the Wiltshire Police average?
Gorse Hill has a safety score of 32/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Gorse Hill 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 Gorse Hill?
18.8% of crimes recorded in Gorse Hill 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 Gorse Hill?
216 violent crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill in the last 12 months — representing 35.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 104 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 Gorse Hill last updated?
The crime data for Gorse Hill 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 Gorse Hill with other areas?
You can compare Gorse Hill 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.