Melksham Rural South vs Warminster Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Melksham Rural South Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Warminster Rural Wiltshire Police

      Melksham Rural South vs Warminster Rural Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Melksham Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      123 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Warminster Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Warminster Rural
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      123
      282
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      187
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.2%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Warminster Rural
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓30%
      90 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓19%
      37 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓43%
      33 ↓51%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      21 ↓25%
      Burglary
      4 ↓56%
      29 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓50%
      34 ↓35%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      13 ↓13%
      19 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      0
      5 ↓69%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      2 ↓71%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      A Melksham Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 68/100 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 Warminster Rural?

      Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 123 crimes in the last 12 months. Warminster Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 282 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural South vs Warminster Rural?

      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. Warminster Rural shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Melksham Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Warminster Rural, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Melksham Rural South recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warminster Rural recorded 37. 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 Warminster Rural?

      Violent crime in Melksham Rural South totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Warminster Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural South and Warminster Rural 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%). Warminster Rural recorded 423 crimes previously (now 282, -33.3%).

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

      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 Warminster Rural has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melksham Rural South and Warminster Rural?

      Melksham Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Warminster Rural 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 Warminster Rural?

      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 Warminster Rural on a crime map?

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

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