Melksham Rural South vs Mitchel Troy

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Melksham Rural South Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Mitchel Troy Gwent Police

      Melksham Rural South vs Mitchel Troy Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Melksham Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Mitchel Troy
      Gwent Police
      9 crimes / 12m
      ↓85.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Mitchel Troy
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      108
      9
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      189
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓42.9%
      ↓85.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Mitchel Troy
      Violent Crime
      43 ↓37%
      4 ↓71%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↓32%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      4 ↓50%
      1 ↓92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓57%
      1 ↓88%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      9 ↓50%
      2 ↓71%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↓71%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mitchel Troy is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 90/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melksham Rural South safer than Mitchel Troy?

      Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 108 crimes in the last 12 months. Mitchel Troy has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 9 crimes. Mitchel Troy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural South vs Mitchel Troy?

      Melksham Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -42.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mitchel Troy shows -85.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural South and Mitchel Troy?

      In Melksham Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Mitchel Troy, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Rural South and Mitchel Troy?

      Melksham Rural South recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mitchel Troy recorded 0. 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 South vs Mitchel Troy?

      Violent crime in Melksham Rural South totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Mitchel Troy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural South and Mitchel Troy in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Rural South recorded 189 crimes (now 108, a change of -42.9%). Mitchel Troy recorded 62 crimes previously (now 9, -85.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural South and Mitchel Troy?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 100% and Mitchel Troy has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melksham Rural South and Mitchel Troy?

      Melksham Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Mitchel Troy is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Melksham Rural South and Mitchel Troy?

      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 South or Mitchel Troy on a crime map?

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

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