Chippenham Rural vs Malmesbury Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Chippenham Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Malmesbury Rural Wiltshire Police

      Chippenham Rural vs Malmesbury Rural Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Chippenham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Malmesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      223 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chippenham Rural
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      206
      223
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      467
      230
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓55.9%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chippenham Rural
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Violent Crime
      72 ↓56%
      64 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓69%
      45 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓50%
      27 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓50%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      18 ↓57%
      11 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓19%
      27 ↑8%
      Drugs
      9 ↓55%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      9 ↓70%
      22 ↑5%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓68%
      14 ↑600%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      7 ↓50%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chippenham Rural is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chippenham Rural safer than Malmesbury Rural?

      Chippenham Rural has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 206 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 223 crimes. Chippenham Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Chippenham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Malmesbury Rural shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chippenham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (72 incidents). In Malmesbury Rural, it is Violent Crime (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chippenham Rural recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Malmesbury Rural recorded 45. 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 Chippenham Rural vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Violent crime in Chippenham Rural totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in Malmesbury Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chippenham Rural recorded 467 crimes (now 206, a change of -55.9%). Malmesbury Rural recorded 230 crimes previously (now 223, -3%).

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

      Which police force covers Chippenham Rural and Malmesbury Rural?

      Chippenham 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 Chippenham 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 Chippenham Rural or Malmesbury Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chippenham 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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