Kingsdown vs Malmesbury Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Kingsdown Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Malmesbury Rural Wiltshire Police

      Kingsdown vs Malmesbury Rural Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Kingsdown
      Wiltshire Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Malmesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsdown
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      89
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      61
      237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑45.9%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsdown
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Violent Crime
      32 ↑39%
      74 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑21%
      52 ↑68%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑50%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      7 ↑40%
      17 ↓51%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑200%
      28 ↓10%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      4 ↓33%
      18 ↓22%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      0
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsdown is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsdown safer than Malmesbury Rural?

      Kingsdown has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 89 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Kingsdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsdown vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Kingsdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +45.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Kingsdown and Malmesbury Rural?

      In Kingsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 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 Kingsdown and Malmesbury Rural?

      Kingsdown recorded 17 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 Kingsdown vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Violent crime in Kingsdown totalled 32 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 Kingsdown and Malmesbury Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsdown recorded 61 crimes (now 89, a change of +45.9%). Malmesbury Rural recorded 237 crimes previously (now 235, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsdown 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. Kingsdown has a resolution rate of 40% and Malmesbury Rural has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsdown and Malmesbury Rural?

      Kingsdown 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 Kingsdown 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 Kingsdown or Malmesbury Rural on a crime map?

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

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