Wiltshire Police

Is Ridgeway Villages Safe?

Crime statistics for Ridgeway Villages. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 214 crimes
63 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

214 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓1.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 214 total crimes recorded in Ridgeway Villages

Violent Crime
105 49.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
30 14%
Public Order
29 13.6%
Other Theft
10 4.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
9 4.2%
Drugs
8 3.7%
Vehicle Crime
7 3.3%
Other Crime
6 2.8%
Burglary
6 2.8%
Possession of Weapons
3 1.4%
Robbery
1 0.5%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%
Shoplifting
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ridgeway Villages — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgeway Villages safe?

Ridgeway Villages has a CrimeRadar safety score of 63/100, rated Average. A total of 214 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 1.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ridgeway Villages are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Ridgeway Villages in the last 12 months?

214 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway Villages 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 1.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (217 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 105 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ridgeway Villages?

The most common crime in Ridgeway Villages is Violent Crime, with 105 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 49.1% 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 Ridgeway Villages increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ridgeway Villages is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.4% — from 217 crimes in the previous 12 months to 214 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Ridgeway Villages?

Ridgeway Villages has a safety score of 63 out of 100 (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 Ridgeway Villages compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Ridgeway Villages has a safety score of 63/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 26/100. Ridgeway Villages is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ridgeway Villages?

0% of crimes recorded in Ridgeway Villages 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 Ridgeway Villages?

105 violent crimes were recorded in Ridgeway Villages in the last 12 months — representing 49.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 30 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 Ridgeway Villages last updated?

The crime data for Ridgeway Villages was last updated in May 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 Ridgeway Villages with other areas?

You can compare Ridgeway Villages 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.