Melksham Rural South vs Raglan
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Melksham Rural South vs Raglan 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 South safer than Raglan?
Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 123 crimes in the last 12 months. Raglan has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Raglan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural South vs Raglan?
Melksham Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Raglan shows -88.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural South and Raglan?
In Melksham Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Raglan, 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 Raglan?
Melksham Rural South recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Raglan recorded 1. 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 Raglan?
Violent crime in Melksham Rural South totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Raglan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural South and Raglan in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Rural South recorded 187 crimes (now 123, a change of -34.2%). Raglan recorded 105 crimes previously (now 12, -88.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural South and Raglan?
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 0% and Raglan has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Melksham Rural South and Raglan?
Melksham Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Raglan 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 Raglan?
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 Raglan on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melksham Rural South and Raglan. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.