Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN11 · Wiltshire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 16 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Calne recorded substantially more crime than Malmesbury in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 16, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calne sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Malmesbury has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Calne — 16 vs 68 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Calne saw higher rates of Public order while Malmesbury had more Other theft. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 68).