Nailsworth vs Malmesbury Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Nailsworth vs Malmesbury Rural 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 Nailsworth safer than Malmesbury Rural?
Nailsworth has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 417 crimes in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Malmesbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Nailsworth vs Malmesbury Rural?
Nailsworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Malmesbury Rural shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Nailsworth and Malmesbury Rural?
In Nailsworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (164 incidents). In Malmesbury Rural, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Nailsworth and Malmesbury Rural?
Nailsworth recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Malmesbury Rural recorded 52. 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 Nailsworth vs Malmesbury Rural?
Violent crime in Nailsworth totalled 164 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Malmesbury Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Nailsworth and Malmesbury Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Nailsworth recorded 452 crimes (now 417, a change of -7.7%). Malmesbury Rural recorded 237 crimes previously (now 235, -0.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nailsworth and Malmesbury 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. Nailsworth has a resolution rate of 0% and Malmesbury Rural has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Nailsworth and Malmesbury Rural?
Nailsworth falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Malmesbury 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 Nailsworth and Malmesbury 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 Nailsworth or Malmesbury Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nailsworth and Malmesbury Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.