Corsham Rural vs Melksham Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Corsham Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Melksham Rural South Wiltshire Police

      Corsham Rural vs Melksham Rural South Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Corsham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      415 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.7% trend
      17.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Melksham Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      123 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Corsham Rural
      B Melksham Rural South
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      415
      123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      325
      187
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.7%
      ↓34.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Corsham Rural
      B Melksham Rural South
      Violent Crime
      161 ↑59%
      47 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↑45%
      30 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓9%
      8 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑8%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      13 ↓68%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑34%
      11 ↓50%
      Drugs
      13 ↑63%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      43 ↑34%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑83%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melksham Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Corsham Rural safer than Melksham Rural South?

      Corsham Rural has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 415 crimes in the last 12 months. Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 123 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Corsham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Melksham Rural South shows -34.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Corsham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Melksham Rural South, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Corsham Rural recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melksham Rural South recorded 30. 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 Corsham Rural vs Melksham Rural South?

      Violent crime in Corsham Rural totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Melksham Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Corsham Rural recorded 325 crimes (now 415, a change of +27.7%). Melksham Rural South recorded 187 crimes previously (now 123, -34.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Corsham 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. Corsham Rural has a resolution rate of 17.5% and Melksham Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Corsham Rural and Melksham Rural South?

      Corsham Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police 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 Corsham 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 Corsham Rural or Melksham Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Corsham 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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