Malmesbury Rural vs Mere

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Malmesbury Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Mere Wiltshire Police

      Malmesbury Rural vs Mere Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Malmesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Mere
      Wiltshire Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.2% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Malmesbury Rural
      B Mere
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      235
      297
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      247
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑20.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Malmesbury Rural
      B Mere
      Violent Crime
      74 ↑12%
      86 ↑54%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↑68%
      67 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      26 ↑73%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      18 ↓33%
      Burglary
      17 ↓51%
      25 ↑178%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓10%
      32 ↓14%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      18 ↓22%
      15 ↓21%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      2
      17 ↑55%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Malmesbury Rural is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Malmesbury Rural safer than Mere?

      Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Mere has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 297 crimes. Malmesbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Malmesbury Rural vs Mere?

      Malmesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mere shows +20.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Malmesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Mere, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Malmesbury Rural recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mere recorded 67. 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 Mere?

      Violent crime in Malmesbury Rural totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Mere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Malmesbury Rural recorded 237 crimes (now 235, a change of -0.8%). Mere recorded 247 crimes previously (now 297, +20.2%).

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

      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 30% and Mere has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Malmesbury Rural and Mere?

      Malmesbury Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Mere 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 Malmesbury Rural and Mere?

      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 Mere on a crime map?

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

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