Is Malmesbury Rural Safe?
Crime statistics for Malmesbury Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 235 total crimes recorded in Malmesbury Rural
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Malmesbury Rural — last 12 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Malmesbury Rural
Safest Areas Near Malmesbury Rural
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Malmesbury Rural by safety score
Compare Malmesbury Rural With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malmesbury Rural safe?
Malmesbury Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 67/100, rated Safe. A total of 235 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 0.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Malmesbury Rural is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural in the last 12 months?
235 crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (237 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 74 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Malmesbury Rural?
The most common crime in Malmesbury Rural is Violent Crime, with 74 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 31.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Malmesbury Rural increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Malmesbury Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.8% — from 237 crimes in the previous 12 months to 235 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Malmesbury Rural?
Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Malmesbury Rural compare to the Wiltshire Police average?
Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Malmesbury Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Malmesbury Rural?
30% of crimes recorded in Malmesbury Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Wiltshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Malmesbury Rural?
74 violent crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural in the last 12 months — representing 31.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 52 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Malmesbury Rural last updated?
The crime data for Malmesbury Rural was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Malmesbury Rural with other areas?
You can compare Malmesbury Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.