Melksham Rural North vs Westlea
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Melksham Rural North vs Westlea 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 Westlea?
Melksham Rural North has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 592 crimes in the last 12 months. Westlea has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 237 crimes. Westlea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural North vs Westlea?
Melksham Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westlea shows -30.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural North and Westlea?
In Melksham Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Westlea, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Rural North and Westlea?
Melksham Rural North recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westlea recorded 51. 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 Westlea?
Violent crime in Melksham Rural North totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Westlea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural North and Westlea in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Rural North recorded 671 crimes (now 592, a change of -11.8%). Westlea recorded 343 crimes previously (now 237, -30.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural North and Westlea?
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 20.7% and Westlea has 10.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Melksham Rural North and Westlea?
Melksham Rural North falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westlea 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 Westlea?
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 Westlea on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melksham Rural North and Westlea. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.