Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA11 · Somerset
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melksham has less crime — 106 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.
Frome recorded notably higher crime than Melksham in February 2026 — 223 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frome sees higher rates of Public order (27), 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, Melksham recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 106 vs 223 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Frome is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Frome saw higher rates of Public order while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melksham recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 223).