Calne Town vs Melksham Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Calne Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Melksham Town Wiltshire Police

      Calne Town vs Melksham Town Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Calne Town
      Wiltshire Police
      1,133 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Melksham Town
      Wiltshire Police
      1,112 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      16.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calne Town
      B Melksham Town
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,133
      1,112
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,020
      1,142
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.1%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      16.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calne Town
      B Melksham Town
      Violent Crime
      512 ↑20%
      434 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      227 ↑3%
      218 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑12%
      52 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓50%
      40 ↓15%
      Burglary
      14 ↓22%
      34 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑10%
      97 ↑4%
      Drugs
      34 ↑100%
      31 ↑94%
      Public Order
      101 ↑4%
      74 ↓14%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓24%
      74 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      14 ↑27%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      11 ↑267%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑58%
      27 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melksham Town is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calne Town safer than Melksham Town?

      Calne Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,133 crimes in the last 12 months. Melksham Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,112 crimes. Melksham Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calne Town vs Melksham Town?

      Calne Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Melksham Town shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Calne Town and Melksham Town?

      In Calne Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (512 incidents). In Melksham Town, it is Violent Crime (434 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Calne Town and Melksham Town?

      Calne Town recorded 227 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melksham Town recorded 218. 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 Town vs Melksham Town?

      Violent crime in Calne Town totalled 512 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 434 in Melksham Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Calne Town and Melksham Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calne Town recorded 1,020 crimes (now 1,133, a change of +11.1%). Melksham Town recorded 1,142 crimes previously (now 1,112, -2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Calne Town and Melksham Town?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 19.8% and Melksham Town has 16.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calne Town and Melksham Town?

      Calne Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Melksham Town 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 Town and Melksham Town?

      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 Town or Melksham Town on a crime map?

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

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