Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bruton has less crime — 17 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Malmesbury recorded notably higher crime than Bruton in April 2026 — 35 vs 17 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Burglary (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3), 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, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Malmesbury — 17 vs 35 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Bruton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bruton saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Malmesbury had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 35).