Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 10 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 10, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Melksham has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 10 vs 106 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Castle Cary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castle Cary saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 106).