Malmesbury Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Malmesbury Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston 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 Malmesbury Rural safer than Dixton with Osbaston?
Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 238 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Malmesbury Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston?
Malmesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -72.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Malmesbury Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?
In Malmesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (73 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Malmesbury Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?
Malmesbury Rural recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Dixton with Osbaston?
Violent crime in Malmesbury Rural totalled 73 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural and Dixton with Osbaston 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%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 85 crimes previously (now 23, -72.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malmesbury Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?
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 Dixton with Osbaston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Malmesbury Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?
Malmesbury Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Malmesbury Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?
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 Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Malmesbury Rural and Dixton with Osbaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.