Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA3 · Somerset
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kilmersdon has less crime — 59 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded notably higher crime than Kilmersdon in April 2026 — 128 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kilmersdon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), 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, Kilmersdon recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 59 vs 128 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Kilmersdon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kilmersdon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kilmersdon recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 128).