Wiltshire Police

Is Whitworth Road Safe?

Crime statistics for Whitworth Road. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 874 crimes
2 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

874 Crimes (last 12 months)
15.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑1185.3% 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 — 874 total crimes recorded in Whitworth Road

Violent Crime
355 40.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
168 19.2%
Public Order
71 8.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
70 8%
Other Theft
48 5.5%
Vehicle Crime
44 5%
Shoplifting
38 4.3%
Burglary
18 2.1%
Other Crime
18 2.1%
Drugs
16 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
11 1.3%
Robbery
7 0.8%
Theft from Person
6 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Whitworth Road — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitworth Road safe?

Whitworth Road has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. A total of 874 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 1185.3% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Whitworth Road are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Whitworth Road in the last 12 months?

874 crimes were recorded in Whitworth Road 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 1185.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (68 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 355 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Whitworth Road?

The most common crime in Whitworth Road is Violent Crime, with 355 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.6% 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 Whitworth Road increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Whitworth Road is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 1185.3% — from 68 crimes in the previous 12 months to 874 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 Whitworth Road?

Whitworth Road has a safety score of 2 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 Whitworth Road compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Whitworth Road has a safety score of 2/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 26/100. Whitworth Road 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 Whitworth Road?

15.5% of crimes recorded in Whitworth Road 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 Whitworth Road?

355 violent crimes were recorded in Whitworth Road in the last 12 months — representing 40.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 168 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 Whitworth Road last updated?

The crime data for Whitworth Road 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 Whitworth Road with other areas?

You can compare Whitworth Road 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.