Liden vs Malmesbury Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Liden Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Malmesbury Rural Wiltshire Police

      Liden vs Malmesbury Rural Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Liden
      Wiltshire Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      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 Liden
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      233
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      269
      237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Liden
      B Malmesbury Rural
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓13%
      74 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↓32%
      52 ↑68%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓18%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓65%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      4 ↓56%
      17 ↓51%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓27%
      28 ↓10%
      Drugs
      10 ↓33%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      19 ↑6%
      18 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑311%
      2
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Liden is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Liden safer than Malmesbury Rural?

      Liden has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 233 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Liden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Liden vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Liden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — 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 Liden and Malmesbury Rural?

      In Liden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 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 Liden and Malmesbury Rural?

      Liden recorded 40 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 Liden vs Malmesbury Rural?

      Violent crime in Liden totalled 75 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 Liden and Malmesbury Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Liden recorded 269 crimes (now 233, a change of -13.4%). Malmesbury Rural recorded 237 crimes previously (now 235, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Liden 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. Liden has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Malmesbury Rural has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Liden and Malmesbury Rural?

      Liden 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 Liden 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 Liden or Malmesbury Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Liden 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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