Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN11 · Wiltshire
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 35 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Calne recorded notably higher crime than Malmesbury in April 2026 — 80 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calne sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while Malmesbury has more 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 Calne — 35 vs 80 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Calne saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Malmesbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 80).