Marlborough Town vs Wilton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Marlborough Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Wilton Wiltshire Police

      Marlborough Town vs Wilton Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Marlborough Town
      Wiltshire Police
      468 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Wilton
      Wiltshire Police
      267 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      6.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlborough Town
      B Wilton
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      468
      267
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      524
      271
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.2%
      6.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlborough Town
      B Wilton
      Violent Crime
      147 ↓17%
      122 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑36%
      39 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓14%
      19 ↑58%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓43%
      7 ↓67%
      Burglary
      11 ↓35%
      9 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓29%
      29 ↓12%
      Drugs
      14 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Public Order
      33 ↑0%
      20 ↑5%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      82 ↓10%
      3 ↓79%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓33%
      9 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlborough Town safer than Wilton?

      Marlborough Town has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 468 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilton has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 267 crimes. Wilton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlborough Town vs Wilton?

      Marlborough Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilton shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Marlborough Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Wilton, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Marlborough Town recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilton recorded 39. 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 Wilton?

      Violent crime in Marlborough Town totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Wilton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marlborough Town and Wilton 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%). Wilton recorded 271 crimes previously (now 267, -1.5%).

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

      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 Wilton has 6.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlborough Town and Wilton?

      Marlborough Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Wilton 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 Wilton?

      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 Wilton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marlborough Town and Wilton. 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.