Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA6 · Somerset
90
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 35 vs 90 incidents in April 2026.
Glastonbury recorded substantially more crime than Malmesbury in April 2026 — 90 incidents compared to 35, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glastonbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Malmesbury has more Other theft (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, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Glastonbury — 35 vs 90 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Glastonbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Malmesbury had more Other theft. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 90).