Calne Rural vs Malmesbury Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Calne Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Malmesbury Rural Wiltshire Police

      Calne Rural vs Malmesbury Rural Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Calne Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      213 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Malmesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calne Rural
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      213
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      220
      237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calne Rural
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Violent Crime
      88 ↓5%
      74 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓21%
      52 ↑68%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓35%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑50%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      17 ↓51%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      28 ↓10%
      Drugs
      11 ↑1000%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      21 ↑163%
      18 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓42%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Calne Rural is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 67/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calne Rural safer than Malmesbury Rural?

      Calne Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 213 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calne Rural vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Calne Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Malmesbury Rural shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Calne Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (88 incidents). In Malmesbury Rural, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Calne Rural recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Malmesbury Rural recorded 52. 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 Calne Rural vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Violent crime in Calne Rural totalled 88 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Malmesbury Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calne Rural recorded 220 crimes (now 213, a change of -3.2%). Malmesbury Rural recorded 237 crimes previously (now 235, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Calne Rural 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. Calne Rural has a resolution rate of 20% and Malmesbury Rural has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calne Rural and Malmesbury Rural?

      Calne Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police 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 Calne Rural 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 Calne Rural or Malmesbury Rural on a crime map?

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