Eldene vs Marlborough Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Eldene Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Marlborough Rural West Wiltshire Police

      Eldene vs Marlborough Rural West Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Eldene
      Wiltshire Police
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Marlborough Rural West
      Wiltshire Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eldene
      B Marlborough Rural West
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      218
      172
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      286
      161
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.5%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eldene
      B Marlborough Rural West
      Violent Crime
      77 ↓20%
      44 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓7%
      21 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓13%
      14 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      29 ↑7%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      15 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓44%
      21 ↓5%
      Drugs
      9 ↓10%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      15 ↓46%
      16 ↑45%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      2
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marlborough Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eldene safer than Marlborough Rural West?

      Eldene has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 218 crimes in the last 12 months. Marlborough Rural West has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 172 crimes. Marlborough Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eldene vs Marlborough Rural West?

      Eldene shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marlborough Rural West shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eldene and Marlborough Rural West?

      In Eldene, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (77 incidents). In Marlborough Rural West, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eldene and Marlborough Rural West?

      Eldene recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marlborough Rural West recorded 21. 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 Eldene vs Marlborough Rural West?

      Violent crime in Eldene totalled 77 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Marlborough Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eldene and Marlborough Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eldene recorded 286 crimes (now 218, a change of -23.8%). Marlborough Rural West recorded 161 crimes previously (now 172, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eldene and Marlborough Rural West?

      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. Eldene has a resolution rate of 9.5% and Marlborough Rural West has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eldene and Marlborough Rural West?

      Eldene falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Marlborough Rural West 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 Eldene and Marlborough Rural West?

      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 Eldene or Marlborough Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eldene and Marlborough Rural West. 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.