Marlborough Town vs Trowbridge Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Marlborough Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Trowbridge Central Wiltshire Police

      Marlborough Town vs Trowbridge Central Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Marlborough Town
      Wiltshire Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge Central
      Wiltshire Police
      1,501 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.3% trend
      11.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlborough Town
      B Trowbridge Central
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      468
      1,501
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      524
      1,349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↑11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.2%
      11.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlborough Town
      B Trowbridge Central
      Violent Crime
      147 ↓17%
      475 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑36%
      376 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓14%
      54 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓43%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      11 ↓35%
      24 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓29%
      106 ↓3%
      Drugs
      14 ↑0%
      37 ↑23%
      Public Order
      33 ↑0%
      139 ↑51%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      82 ↓10%
      207 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      10 ↑43%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      16 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓33%
      19 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marlborough Town is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlborough Town safer than Trowbridge Central?

      Marlborough Town has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 468 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,501 crimes. Marlborough Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlborough Town vs Trowbridge Central?

      Marlborough Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge Central shows +11.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Marlborough Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Trowbridge Central, it is Violent Crime (475 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Marlborough Town recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge Central recorded 376. 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 Town vs Trowbridge Central?

      Violent crime in Marlborough Town totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 475 in Trowbridge Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlborough Town recorded 524 crimes (now 468, a change of -10.7%). Trowbridge Central recorded 1,349 crimes previously (now 1,501, +11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlborough Town and Trowbridge Central?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 13.2% and Trowbridge Central has 11.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlborough Town and Trowbridge Central?

      Marlborough Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Trowbridge Central 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 Town and Trowbridge Central?

      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 Town or Trowbridge Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.