Malmesbury Town vs Marlborough Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Malmesbury Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Marlborough Town Wiltshire Police

      Malmesbury Town vs Marlborough Town Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Malmesbury Town
      Wiltshire Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Marlborough Town
      Wiltshire Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Malmesbury Town
      B Marlborough Town
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      290
      468
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      329
      524
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.9%
      ↓10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Malmesbury Town
      B Marlborough Town
      Violent Crime
      113 ↓15%
      147 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↓29%
      90 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓29%
      24 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓61%
      17 ↓43%
      Burglary
      4 ↓33%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑47%
      32 ↓29%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      14 ↑0%
      Public Order
      27 ↓4%
      33 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑17%
      82 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Malmesbury Town is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Malmesbury Town safer than Marlborough Town?

      Malmesbury Town has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 290 crimes in the last 12 months. Marlborough Town has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 468 crimes. Malmesbury Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Malmesbury Town vs Marlborough Town?

      Malmesbury Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marlborough Town shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Malmesbury Town and Marlborough Town?

      In Malmesbury Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (113 incidents). In Marlborough Town, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Malmesbury Town and Marlborough Town?

      Malmesbury Town recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marlborough Town recorded 90. 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 Town vs Marlborough Town?

      Violent crime in Malmesbury Town totalled 113 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Marlborough Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Town and Marlborough Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Malmesbury Town recorded 329 crimes (now 290, a change of -11.9%). Marlborough Town recorded 524 crimes previously (now 468, -10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malmesbury Town and Marlborough 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 Town has a resolution rate of 10% and Marlborough Town has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Malmesbury Town and Marlborough Town?

      Malmesbury Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Marlborough 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 Town and Marlborough 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 Town or Marlborough Town on a crime map?

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

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