Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN13 · Wiltshire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Corsham has less crime — 22 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Corsham in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 22, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corsham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Melksham has more Anti-social behaviour (41). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Corsham recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 22 vs 128 incidents. That is 83% 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 Vehicle crime while Melksham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Corsham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 128).