Marlborough Rural East vs Victoria Road

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Marlborough Rural East Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Victoria Road Wiltshire Police

      Marlborough Rural East vs Victoria Road Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Marlborough Rural East
      Wiltshire Police
      146 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Victoria Road
      Wiltshire Police
      457 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlborough Rural East
      B Victoria Road
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      146
      457
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      134
      418
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9%
      ↑9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      20.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlborough Rural East
      B Victoria Road
      Violent Crime
      50 ↑22%
      202 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓8%
      79 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑475%
      13 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓83%
      17 ↑42%
      Burglary
      19 ↓10%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓17%
      33 ↓15%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      14 ↓13%
      Public Order
      11 ↑0%
      34 ↑36%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      2
      36 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↑500%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓83%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marlborough Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 40/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlborough Rural East safer than Victoria Road?

      Marlborough Rural East has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 146 crimes in the last 12 months. Victoria Road has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 457 crimes. Marlborough Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlborough Rural East vs Victoria Road?

      Marlborough Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Victoria Road shows +9.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marlborough Rural East and Victoria Road?

      In Marlborough Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (50 incidents). In Victoria Road, it is Violent Crime (202 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marlborough Rural East and Victoria Road?

      Marlborough Rural East recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Victoria Road recorded 79. 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 Marlborough Rural East vs Victoria Road?

      Violent crime in Marlborough Rural East totalled 50 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 202 in Victoria Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marlborough Rural East and Victoria Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlborough Rural East recorded 134 crimes (now 146, a change of +9%). Victoria Road recorded 418 crimes previously (now 457, +9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlborough Rural East and Victoria Road?

      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. Marlborough Rural East has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Victoria Road has 20.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlborough Rural East and Victoria Road?

      Marlborough Rural East falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Victoria Road 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 Marlborough Rural East and Victoria Road?

      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 Marlborough Rural East or Victoria Road on a crime map?

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

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