Marlborough Rural West vs Wroughton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Marlborough Rural West Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Wroughton Wiltshire Police

      Marlborough Rural West vs Wroughton Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Marlborough Rural West
      Wiltshire Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Wroughton
      Wiltshire Police
      433 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      16.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlborough Rural West
      B Wroughton
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      103
      433
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      420
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓43.4%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlborough Rural West
      B Wroughton
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓49%
      149 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓35%
      81 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓74%
      29 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓52%
      6 ↓63%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      28 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓27%
      36 ↓22%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      10 ↓29%
      Public Order
      8 ↓50%
      38 ↑52%
      Shoplifting
      0
      31 ↑107%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      14 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marlborough Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlborough Rural West safer than Wroughton?

      Marlborough Rural West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Wroughton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 433 crimes. Marlborough Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlborough Rural West vs Wroughton?

      Marlborough Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wroughton shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marlborough Rural West and Wroughton?

      In Marlborough Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Wroughton, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marlborough Rural West and Wroughton?

      Marlborough Rural West recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wroughton recorded 81. 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 West vs Wroughton?

      Violent crime in Marlborough Rural West totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in Wroughton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marlborough Rural West and Wroughton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlborough Rural West recorded 182 crimes (now 103, a change of -43.4%). Wroughton recorded 420 crimes previously (now 433, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlborough Rural West and Wroughton?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 0% and Wroughton has 16.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlborough Rural West and Wroughton?

      Marlborough Rural West falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wroughton 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 West and Wroughton?

      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 West or Wroughton on a crime map?

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

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