Covingham vs Malmesbury Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Covingham Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Malmesbury Town Wiltshire Police

      Covingham vs Malmesbury Town Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Covingham
      Wiltshire Police
      246 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      3.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Malmesbury Town
      Wiltshire Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Covingham
      B Malmesbury Town
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      246
      290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      245
      329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.4%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3.8%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Covingham
      B Malmesbury Town
      Violent Crime
      93 ↑7%
      113 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑16%
      52 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑114%
      10 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓82%
      7 ↓61%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      28 ↑47%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      17 ↓6%
      27 ↓4%
      Robbery
      4
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓11%
      28 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Covingham safer than Malmesbury Town?

      Covingham has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 246 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Town has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 290 crimes. Covingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Covingham vs Malmesbury Town?

      Covingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Malmesbury Town shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Covingham and Malmesbury Town?

      In Covingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (93 incidents). In Malmesbury Town, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Covingham and Malmesbury Town?

      Covingham recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Malmesbury Town 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 Covingham vs Malmesbury Town?

      Violent crime in Covingham totalled 93 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Malmesbury Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Covingham and Malmesbury Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Covingham recorded 245 crimes (now 246, a change of +0.4%). Malmesbury Town recorded 329 crimes previously (now 290, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Covingham and Malmesbury 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. Covingham has a resolution rate of 3.8% and Malmesbury Town has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Covingham and Malmesbury Town?

      Covingham falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Malmesbury 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 Covingham and Malmesbury 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 Covingham or Malmesbury Town on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.