Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bruton has less crime — 17 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Bruton in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 17, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Burglary (3), 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, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 17 vs 128 incidents. That is 87% 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 while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 128).