Melksham Town vs St Pauls and Churchfields

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Melksham Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      St Pauls and Churchfields Wiltshire Police

      Melksham Town vs St Pauls and Churchfields Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Melksham Town
      Wiltshire Police
      1,112 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      16.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      St Pauls and Churchfields
      Wiltshire Police
      768 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melksham Town
      B St Pauls and Churchfields
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,112
      768
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,142
      692
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.9%
      11.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melksham Town
      B St Pauls and Churchfields
      Violent Crime
      434 ↑0%
      257 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      218 ↓11%
      176 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      52 ↑6%
      34 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓15%
      39 ↓11%
      Burglary
      34 ↓11%
      44 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      97 ↑4%
      61 ↑30%
      Drugs
      31 ↑94%
      11 ↓21%
      Public Order
      74 ↓14%
      63 ↑17%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      74 ↓13%
      40 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓67%
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      20 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑267%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑23%
      9 ↑50%
      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 Town safer than St Pauls and Churchfields?

      Melksham Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,112 crimes in the last 12 months. St Pauls and Churchfields has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 768 crimes. St Pauls and Churchfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melksham Town vs St Pauls and Churchfields?

      Melksham Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Pauls and Churchfields shows +11% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melksham Town and St Pauls and Churchfields?

      In Melksham Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (434 incidents). In St Pauls and Churchfields, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Town and St Pauls and Churchfields?

      Melksham Town recorded 218 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Pauls and Churchfields recorded 176. 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 St Pauls and Churchfields?

      Violent crime in Melksham Town totalled 434 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in St Pauls and Churchfields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Town and St Pauls and Churchfields 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%). St Pauls and Churchfields recorded 692 crimes previously (now 768, +11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Town and St Pauls and Churchfields?

      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 St Pauls and Churchfields has 11.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melksham Town and St Pauls and Churchfields?

      Melksham Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. St Pauls and Churchfields 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 St Pauls and Churchfields?

      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 St Pauls and Churchfields on a crime map?

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

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