Melksham Rural North vs Westbury Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Melksham Rural North vs Westbury Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melksham Rural North safer than Westbury Rural?
Melksham Rural North has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 706 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbury Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 204 crimes. Westbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural North vs Westbury Rural?
Melksham Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westbury Rural shows -17.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural North and Westbury Rural?
In Melksham Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (269 incidents). In Westbury Rural, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Rural North and Westbury Rural?
Melksham Rural North recorded 183 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbury Rural recorded 26. 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 Melksham Rural North vs Westbury Rural?
Violent crime in Melksham Rural North totalled 269 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Westbury Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural North and Westbury Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Rural North recorded 639 crimes (now 706, a change of +10.5%). Westbury Rural recorded 246 crimes previously (now 204, -17.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural North and Westbury Rural?
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. Melksham Rural North has a resolution rate of 9.6% and Westbury Rural has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Melksham Rural North and Westbury Rural?
Melksham Rural North falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westbury Rural 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 Melksham Rural North and Westbury Rural?
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 Melksham Rural North or Westbury Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melksham Rural North and Westbury Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.