Malmesbury Rural vs Westlea

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Malmesbury Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Westlea Wiltshire Police

      Malmesbury Rural vs Westlea Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Malmesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Westlea
      Wiltshire Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.9% trend
      10.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Malmesbury Rural
      B Westlea
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      235
      237
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↓30.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      10.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Malmesbury Rural
      B Westlea
      Violent Crime
      74 ↑12%
      84 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↑68%
      51 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      16 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      9 ↓76%
      Burglary
      17 ↓51%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓10%
      14 ↓53%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      18 ↓22%
      25 ↑25%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      2
      12 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Malmesbury Rural safer than Westlea?

      Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Westlea has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 237 crimes. Westlea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Malmesbury Rural vs Westlea?

      Malmesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westlea shows -30.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Malmesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Westlea, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Malmesbury Rural recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westlea recorded 51. 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 Westlea?

      Violent crime in Malmesbury Rural totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Westlea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural and Westlea 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%). Westlea recorded 343 crimes previously (now 237, -30.9%).

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

      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 Westlea has 10.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Malmesbury Rural and Westlea?

      Malmesbury Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westlea 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 Westlea?

      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 Westlea on a crime map?

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

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