Malmesbury Rural vs Cirencester Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Malmesbury Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Cirencester Rural South Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Malmesbury Rural vs Cirencester Rural South Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Malmesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Cirencester Rural South
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      212 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Malmesbury Rural
      B Cirencester Rural South
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      238
      212
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      246
      304
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↓30.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Malmesbury Rural
      B Cirencester Rural South
      Violent Crime
      73 ↑3%
      82 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑36%
      41 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓18%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      5 ↓81%
      Burglary
      13 ↓63%
      8 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑4%
      19 ↓27%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      23 ↑0%
      11 ↓35%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cirencester Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Malmesbury Rural safer than Cirencester Rural South?

      Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 238 crimes in the last 12 months. Cirencester Rural South has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 212 crimes. Cirencester Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Malmesbury Rural vs Cirencester Rural South?

      Malmesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cirencester Rural South shows -30.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Malmesbury Rural and Cirencester Rural South?

      In Malmesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (73 incidents). In Cirencester Rural South, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Malmesbury Rural and Cirencester Rural South?

      Malmesbury Rural recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cirencester Rural South recorded 41. 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 Malmesbury Rural vs Cirencester Rural South?

      Violent crime in Malmesbury Rural totalled 73 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Cirencester Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural and Cirencester Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Malmesbury Rural recorded 246 crimes (now 238, a change of -3.3%). Cirencester Rural South recorded 304 crimes previously (now 212, -30.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malmesbury Rural and Cirencester Rural South?

      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. Malmesbury Rural has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Cirencester Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Malmesbury Rural and Cirencester Rural South?

      Malmesbury Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Cirencester Rural South is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Malmesbury Rural and Cirencester Rural South?

      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 Malmesbury Rural or Cirencester Rural South on a crime map?

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

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