Melksham Rural South vs Swindon Town Centre
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Melksham Rural South vs Swindon Town Centre 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 Swindon Town Centre?
Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 192 crimes in the last 12 months. Swindon Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,903 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural South vs Swindon Town Centre?
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. Swindon Town Centre shows +20.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural South and Swindon Town Centre?
In Melksham Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (72 incidents). In Swindon Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (532 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Rural South and Swindon Town Centre?
Melksham Rural South recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swindon Town Centre recorded 426. 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 Swindon Town Centre?
Violent crime in Melksham Rural South totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 532 in Swindon Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural South and Swindon Town Centre 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%). Swindon Town Centre recorded 1,576 crimes previously (now 1,903, +20.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural South and Swindon Town Centre?
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 Swindon Town Centre has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Melksham Rural South and Swindon Town Centre?
Melksham Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Swindon Town Centre 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 Swindon Town Centre?
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 Swindon Town Centre on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melksham Rural South and Swindon Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.