Melksham Rural South vs Shaw and Eastleaze

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
      76/100
      Shaw and Eastleaze Wiltshire Police

      Melksham Rural South vs Shaw and Eastleaze 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
      76/100
      Safe
      Shaw and Eastleaze
      Wiltshire Police
      134 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Shaw and Eastleaze
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      192
      134
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      176
      148
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Shaw and Eastleaze
      Violent Crime
      72 ↑14%
      41 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑10%
      45 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      10 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      9 ↑125%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓40%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      18 ↑38%
      12 ↑50%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shaw and Eastleaze is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 67/100 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 Shaw and Eastleaze?

      Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 192 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaw and Eastleaze has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 134 crimes. Shaw and Eastleaze scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural South vs Shaw and Eastleaze?

      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. Shaw and Eastleaze shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze?

      In Melksham Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (72 incidents). In Shaw and Eastleaze, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze?

      Melksham Rural South recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaw and Eastleaze recorded 45. 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 Shaw and Eastleaze?

      Violent crime in Melksham Rural South totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Shaw and Eastleaze. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze 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%). Shaw and Eastleaze recorded 148 crimes previously (now 134, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze?

      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 Shaw and Eastleaze has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melksham Rural South and Shaw and Eastleaze?

      Melksham Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Shaw and Eastleaze 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 Shaw and Eastleaze?

      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 Shaw and Eastleaze on a crime map?

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

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