Downton vs Malmesbury Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downton 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 Downton safer than Malmesbury Rural?
Downton has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 380 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Malmesbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downton vs Malmesbury Rural?
Downton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Malmesbury Rural shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downton and Malmesbury Rural?
In Downton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Malmesbury Rural, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downton and Malmesbury Rural?
Downton recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Malmesbury Rural 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 Downton vs Malmesbury Rural?
Violent crime in Downton totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Malmesbury Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downton and Malmesbury Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downton recorded 448 crimes (now 380, a change of -15.2%). Malmesbury Rural recorded 237 crimes previously (now 235, -0.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downton 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. Downton has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Malmesbury Rural has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downton and Malmesbury Rural?
Downton 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 Downton 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 Downton or Malmesbury Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downton and Malmesbury Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.