Malmesbury Rural vs Old Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Malmesbury Rural vs Old Town 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 Old Town?
Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 466 crimes. Malmesbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Malmesbury Rural vs Old Town?
Malmesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Malmesbury Rural and Old Town?
In Malmesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Malmesbury Rural and Old Town?
Malmesbury Rural recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 75. 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 Old Town?
Violent crime in Malmesbury Rural totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural and Old Town 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%). Old Town recorded 450 crimes previously (now 466, +3.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malmesbury Rural and Old Town?
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 Old Town has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Malmesbury Rural and Old Town?
Malmesbury Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Old Town 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 Old Town?
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 Old Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Malmesbury Rural and Old Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.