Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN25 · Swindon
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 35 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Haydon Wick recorded substantially more crime than Malmesbury in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 35, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haydon Wick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (35) and Public order (21), while Malmesbury has more Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (5). 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, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Haydon Wick — 35 vs 166 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haydon Wick saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Malmesbury had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 166).