Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN13 · Wiltshire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Corsham has less crime — 22 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Malmesbury recorded notably higher crime than Corsham in April 2026 — 35 vs 22 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corsham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Malmesbury has more Other theft (5) and 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, Corsham recorded fewer crimes than Malmesbury — 22 vs 35 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Corsham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corsham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Malmesbury had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Corsham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 35).