Crewkerne Rural vs Melksham Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Crewkerne Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Melksham Rural South Wiltshire Police

      Crewkerne Rural vs Melksham Rural South Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Crewkerne Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.2% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Melksham Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewkerne Rural
      B Melksham Rural South
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      137
      108
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      199
      189
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.2%
      ↓42.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewkerne Rural
      B Melksham Rural South
      Violent Crime
      65 ↓16%
      43 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓42%
      26 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓25%
      8 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↓73%
      Burglary
      4 ↓67%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓44%
      9 ↓57%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      6 ↓50%
      9 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melksham Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 80/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewkerne Rural safer than Melksham Rural South?

      Crewkerne Rural has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 137 crimes in the last 12 months. Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 108 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewkerne Rural vs Melksham Rural South?

      Crewkerne Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Melksham Rural South shows -42.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Crewkerne Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 incidents). In Melksham Rural South, it is Violent Crime (43 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Crewkerne Rural recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melksham Rural South recorded 26. 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 Crewkerne Rural vs Melksham Rural South?

      Violent crime in Crewkerne Rural totalled 65 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 43 in Melksham Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewkerne Rural recorded 199 crimes (now 137, a change of -31.2%). Melksham Rural South recorded 189 crimes previously (now 108, -42.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewkerne Rural 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. Crewkerne Rural has a resolution rate of 40% and Melksham Rural South has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewkerne Rural and Melksham Rural South?

      Crewkerne Rural 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 Crewkerne Rural 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 Crewkerne Rural or Melksham Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crewkerne Rural 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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