Cirencester Rural South vs Malmesbury Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Cirencester Rural South Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Malmesbury Rural Wiltshire Police

      Cirencester Rural South vs Malmesbury Rural Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Cirencester Rural South
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      212 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Malmesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cirencester Rural South
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      212
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      304
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.3%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cirencester Rural South
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Violent Crime
      82 ↓10%
      73 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓42%
      49 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑4%
      28 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓81%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      8 ↓43%
      13 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓27%
      27 ↑4%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      11 ↓35%
      23 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓60%
      8 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cirencester Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cirencester Rural South safer than Malmesbury Rural?

      Cirencester Rural South has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 212 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 238 crimes. Cirencester Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cirencester Rural South vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Cirencester Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Malmesbury Rural shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cirencester Rural South and Malmesbury Rural?

      In Cirencester Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Malmesbury Rural, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cirencester Rural South and Malmesbury Rural?

      Cirencester Rural South recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Malmesbury Rural recorded 49. 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 Cirencester Rural South vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Violent crime in Cirencester Rural South totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Malmesbury Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cirencester Rural South and Malmesbury Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cirencester Rural South recorded 304 crimes (now 212, a change of -30.3%). Malmesbury Rural recorded 246 crimes previously (now 238, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cirencester Rural South and Malmesbury Rural?

      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. Cirencester Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Malmesbury Rural has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cirencester Rural South and Malmesbury Rural?

      Cirencester Rural South falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Malmesbury Rural 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 Cirencester Rural South and Malmesbury Rural?

      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 Cirencester Rural South or Malmesbury Rural on a crime map?

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

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