Melksham Town vs Walcot East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Melksham Town Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Walcot East Wiltshire Police

      Melksham Town vs Walcot East 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Walcot East
      Wiltshire Police
      864 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.3% trend
      13.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melksham Town
      B Walcot East
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,112
      864
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,142
      658
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.9%
      13.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melksham Town
      B Walcot East
      Violent Crime
      434 ↑0%
      327 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      218 ↓11%
      203 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      52 ↑6%
      38 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓15%
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      34 ↓11%
      18 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      97 ↑4%
      58 ↑32%
      Drugs
      31 ↑94%
      19 ↑0%
      Public Order
      74 ↓14%
      62 ↑29%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      74 ↓13%
      85 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓67%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      8 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑267%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑23%
      17 ↑113%
      Overall Verdict
      A Melksham Town is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melksham Town safer than Walcot East?

      Melksham Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,112 crimes in the last 12 months. Walcot East has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 864 crimes. Melksham Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melksham Town vs Walcot East?

      Melksham Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walcot East shows +31.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melksham Town and Walcot East?

      In Melksham Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (434 incidents). In Walcot East, it is Violent Crime (327 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Town and Walcot East?

      Melksham Town recorded 218 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walcot East recorded 203. 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 Walcot East?

      Violent crime in Melksham Town totalled 434 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 327 in Walcot East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Town and Walcot East 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%). Walcot East recorded 658 crimes previously (now 864, +31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Town and Walcot East?

      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 Walcot East has 13.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melksham Town and Walcot East?

      Melksham Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Walcot East 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 Walcot East?

      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 Walcot East on a crime map?

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

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