Melksham Town vs Queensfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Melksham Town vs Queensfield 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 Town safer than Queensfield?
Melksham Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,112 crimes in the last 12 months. Queensfield has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 65 crimes. Queensfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Melksham Town vs Queensfield?
Melksham Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Queensfield shows +10.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Melksham Town and Queensfield?
In Melksham Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (434 incidents). In Queensfield, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Town and Queensfield?
Melksham Town recorded 218 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Queensfield recorded 13. 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 Town vs Queensfield?
Violent crime in Melksham Town totalled 434 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Queensfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Town and Queensfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Town recorded 1,142 crimes (now 1,112, a change of -2.6%). Queensfield recorded 59 crimes previously (now 65, +10.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Town and Queensfield?
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 Town has a resolution rate of 16.9% and Queensfield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Melksham Town and Queensfield?
Melksham Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Queensfield 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 Town and Queensfield?
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 Town or Queensfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melksham Town and Queensfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.