Bath City South vs Melksham Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bath City South Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Melksham Rural South Wiltshire Police

      Bath City South vs Melksham Rural South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bath City South
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,442 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.7% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Melksham Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      123 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bath City South
      B Melksham Rural South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,442
      123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,040
      187
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.7%
      ↓34.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bath City South
      B Melksham Rural South
      Violent Crime
      813 ↑12%
      47 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      344 ↑11%
      30 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      139 ↑18%
      8 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↓26%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      105 ↑28%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      131 ↑5%
      11 ↓50%
      Drugs
      28 ↑27%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      228 ↑21%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      43 ↑34%
      0
      Shoplifting
      488 ↑56%
      0
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑300%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑125%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑23%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑19%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melksham Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bath City South safer than Melksham Rural South?

      Bath City South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,442 crimes in the last 12 months. Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 123 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bath City South vs Melksham Rural South?

      Bath City South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Melksham Rural South shows -34.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bath City South and Melksham Rural South?

      In Bath City South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (813 incidents). In Melksham Rural South, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bath City South and Melksham Rural South?

      Bath City South recorded 344 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melksham Rural South recorded 30. 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 Bath City South vs Melksham Rural South?

      Violent crime in Bath City South totalled 813 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Melksham Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bath City South and Melksham Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bath City South recorded 2,040 crimes (now 2,442, a change of +19.7%). Melksham Rural South recorded 187 crimes previously (now 123, -34.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bath City South and Melksham Rural South?

      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. Bath City South has a resolution rate of 29.6% and Melksham Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bath City South and Melksham Rural South?

      Bath City South falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Melksham Rural South 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 Bath City South and Melksham Rural South?

      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 Bath City South or Melksham Rural South on a crime map?

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

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