Is Malmesbury Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Malmesbury Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 948 total crimes recorded in Malmesbury Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Malmesbury Town — last 36 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Malmesbury Town
Safest Areas Near Malmesbury Town
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Malmesbury Town by safety score
Compare Malmesbury Town With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malmesbury Town safe?
Malmesbury Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 61/100, rated Average. 290 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Malmesbury Town has an average crime level for the UK.
How many crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Town in the last 12 months?
290 crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Town in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 11.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (329 crimes).
What is the most common crime in Malmesbury Town?
The most common crime in Malmesbury Town is Violent Crime, with 357 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 123.1% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in Malmesbury Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Malmesbury Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 11.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.
What is the safety score for Malmesbury Town?
Malmesbury Town has a safety score of 61 out of 100 (Average). 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 Town compare to the Wiltshire Police average?
Malmesbury Town has a safety score of 61/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Malmesbury Town 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 Town?
44.3% of crimes in Malmesbury Town 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 Town?
357 violent crimes were recorded in Malmesbury Town in the last 12 months, representing 123.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 187 incidents.
When was the crime data for Malmesbury Town last updated?
The crime data for Malmesbury Town 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 Town with other areas?
You can compare Malmesbury Town 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.