Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN26 · Swindon
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blunsdon St Andrew has less crime — 31 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Blunsdon St Andrew in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 31, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blunsdon St Andrew sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Melksham has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blunsdon St Andrew recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 31 vs 106 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Blunsdon St Andrew is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blunsdon St Andrew saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blunsdon St Andrew recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 106).