Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 35 vs 73 incidents in April 2026.
Bradford-on-Avon recorded notably higher crime than Malmesbury in April 2026 — 73 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Burglary (16) and Anti-social behaviour (10), while Malmesbury has more Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Bradford-on-Avon — 35 vs 73 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Malmesbury had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 73).