Melksham Rural South vs Trowbridge Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Melksham Rural South Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Trowbridge Central Wiltshire Police

      Melksham Rural South vs Trowbridge Central Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Melksham Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      192 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge Central
      Wiltshire Police
      1,501 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.3% trend
      11.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Trowbridge Central
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      192
      1,501
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      176
      1,349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↑11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      11.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melksham Rural South
      B Trowbridge Central
      Violent Crime
      72 ↑14%
      475 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑10%
      376 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      54 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      9 ↑125%
      24 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓40%
      106 ↓3%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      37 ↑23%
      Public Order
      18 ↑38%
      139 ↑51%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      0
      207 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      1
      10 ↑43%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      16 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      19 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Melksham Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melksham Rural South safer than Trowbridge Central?

      Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 192 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,501 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melksham Rural South vs Trowbridge Central?

      Melksham Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge Central shows +11.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melksham Rural South and Trowbridge Central?

      In Melksham Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (72 incidents). In Trowbridge Central, it is Violent Crime (475 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melksham Rural South and Trowbridge Central?

      Melksham Rural South recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge Central recorded 376. 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 Rural South vs Trowbridge Central?

      Violent crime in Melksham Rural South totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 475 in Trowbridge Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Rural South and Trowbridge Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Rural South recorded 176 crimes (now 192, a change of +9.1%). Trowbridge Central recorded 1,349 crimes previously (now 1,501, +11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural South and Trowbridge Central?

      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 Rural South has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Trowbridge Central has 11.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melksham Rural South and Trowbridge Central?

      Melksham Rural South falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Trowbridge Central 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 Rural South and Trowbridge Central?

      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 Rural South or Trowbridge Central on a crime map?

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

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