Wiltshire Police

Is Malmesbury Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Malmesbury Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 235 crimes
67 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

235 Crimes (last 12 months)
30% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓0.8% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 235 total crimes recorded in Malmesbury Rural

Violent Crime
74 31.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
52 22.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
28 11.9%
Other Theft
23 9.8%
Public Order
18 7.7%
Burglary
17 7.2%
Vehicle Crime
11 4.7%
Other Crime
6 2.6%
Drugs
4 1.7%
Shoplifting
2 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Malmesbury Rural — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malmesbury Rural safe?

Malmesbury Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 67/100, rated Safe. 235 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Rural is considered a relatively safe area 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. This is a decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (237 crimes).

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. This accounts for 31.5% of all reported crimes in the area.

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% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

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 in Malmesbury Rural resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

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 52 incidents.

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 data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Malmesbury Rural with other areas?

You can compare Malmesbury Rural with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.