Malmesbury Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Malmesbury Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural 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 Wootton Bassett Rural?
Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Wootton Bassett Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 280 crimes. Malmesbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Malmesbury Rural vs Wootton Bassett Rural?
Malmesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wootton Bassett Rural shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Malmesbury Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?
In Malmesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Wootton Bassett Rural, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Malmesbury Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?
Malmesbury Rural recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 34. 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 Wootton Bassett Rural?
Violent crime in Malmesbury Rural totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Wootton Bassett Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural 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%). Wootton Bassett Rural recorded 257 crimes previously (now 280, +9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malmesbury Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?
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 Wootton Bassett Rural has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Malmesbury Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural?
Malmesbury Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wootton Bassett Rural 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 Wootton Bassett Rural?
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 Wootton Bassett Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Malmesbury Rural and Wootton Bassett Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.