Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN13 · Wiltshire
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 16 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Corsham recorded notably higher crime than Malmesbury in February 2026 — 25 vs 16 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corsham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Malmesbury has more Anti-social behaviour (3). 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 Corsham — 16 vs 25 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corsham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Malmesbury had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 25).