Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN26 · Swindon
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blunsdon St Andrew has less crime — 36 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Blunsdon St Andrew in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 36, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blunsdon St Andrew sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Melksham has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blunsdon St Andrew recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 36 vs 128 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Blunsdon St Andrew is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blunsdon St Andrew saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blunsdon St Andrew recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 128).