Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA6 · Somerset
90
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Glastonbury has less crime — 90 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham saw somewhat more crime than Glastonbury in April 2026 (128 vs 90 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glastonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Melksham has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Glastonbury recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 90 vs 128 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Glastonbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Glastonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Glastonbury recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 128).