Corsham Town vs Malmesbury Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Corsham Town vs Malmesbury Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corsham Town safer than Malmesbury Rural?
Corsham Town has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 536 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 238 crimes. Malmesbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Corsham Town vs Malmesbury Rural?
Corsham Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — 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 Corsham Town and Malmesbury Rural?
In Corsham Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (200 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 Corsham Town and Malmesbury Rural?
Corsham Town recorded 110 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 Corsham Town vs Malmesbury Rural?
Violent crime in Corsham Town totalled 200 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 Corsham Town and Malmesbury Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Corsham Town recorded 620 crimes (now 536, a change of -13.6%). Malmesbury Rural recorded 246 crimes previously (now 238, -3.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Corsham Town 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. Corsham Town has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Malmesbury Rural has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Corsham Town and Malmesbury Rural?
Corsham Town 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 Corsham Town 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 Corsham Town or Malmesbury Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Corsham Town and Malmesbury Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.