Melksham Rural South vs Ramleaze and Nine Elms

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Melksham Rural South Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Ramleaze and Nine Elms Wiltshire Police

      Melksham Rural South vs Ramleaze and Nine Elms Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Melksham Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      192 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Ramleaze and Nine Elms
      Wiltshire Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Ramleaze and Nine Elms
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      192
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      176
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↑31.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Ramleaze and Nine Elms
      Violent Crime
      72 ↑14%
      58 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑10%
      18 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      8 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      9 ↑125%
      10 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓40%
      13 ↑86%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      18 ↑38%
      9 ↓18%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      46 ↑156%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melksham Rural South safer than Ramleaze and Nine Elms?

      Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 192 crimes in the last 12 months. Ramleaze and Nine Elms has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural South vs Ramleaze and Nine Elms?

      Melksham Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ramleaze and Nine Elms shows +31.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural South and Ramleaze and Nine Elms?

      In Melksham Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (72 incidents). In Ramleaze and Nine Elms, it is Violent Crime (58 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Rural South and Ramleaze and Nine Elms?

      Melksham Rural South recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ramleaze and Nine Elms recorded 18. 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 Ramleaze and Nine Elms?

      Violent crime in Melksham Rural South totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Ramleaze and Nine Elms. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural South and Ramleaze and Nine Elms in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Rural South recorded 176 crimes (now 192, a change of +9.1%). Ramleaze and Nine Elms recorded 133 crimes previously (now 175, +31.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural South and Ramleaze and Nine Elms?

      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 15.8% and Ramleaze and Nine Elms has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melksham Rural South and Ramleaze and Nine Elms?

      Melksham Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Ramleaze and Nine Elms 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 South and Ramleaze and Nine Elms?

      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 Ramleaze and Nine Elms on a crime map?

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

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