Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bruton has less crime — 15 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Bruton in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 15, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Melksham has more Anti-social behaviour (23). 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, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 15 vs 106 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Bruton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bruton saw higher rates of Other theft while Melksham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 106).