Malmesbury Rural vs Shirenewton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Malmesbury Rural vs Shirenewton 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 Malmesbury Rural safer than Shirenewton?
Malmesbury Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirenewton has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 32 crimes. Shirenewton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Malmesbury Rural vs Shirenewton?
Malmesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shirenewton shows -48.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Malmesbury Rural and Shirenewton?
In Malmesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Shirenewton, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Malmesbury Rural and Shirenewton?
Malmesbury Rural recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirenewton recorded 5. 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 Malmesbury Rural vs Shirenewton?
Violent crime in Malmesbury Rural totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Shirenewton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Rural and Shirenewton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Malmesbury Rural recorded 237 crimes (now 235, a change of -0.8%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malmesbury Rural and Shirenewton?
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. Malmesbury Rural has a resolution rate of 30% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Malmesbury Rural and Shirenewton?
Malmesbury Rural falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Shirenewton is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Malmesbury Rural and Shirenewton?
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 Malmesbury Rural or Shirenewton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Malmesbury Rural and Shirenewton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.