Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN25 · Swindon
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melksham has less crime — 128 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Haydon Wick saw somewhat more crime than Melksham in April 2026 (166 vs 128 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haydon Wick sees higher rates of Public order (21), 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, Melksham recorded fewer crimes than Haydon Wick — 128 vs 166 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haydon Wick saw higher rates of Public order while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melksham recorded fewer total crimes (128 vs 166).