Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA12 · Wiltshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Longbridge Deverill has less crime — 5 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Longbridge Deverill in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 5, a 25.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbridge Deverill sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (1), while Melksham has more Anti-social behaviour (41) and 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, Longbridge Deverill recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 5 vs 128 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Longbridge Deverill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Longbridge Deverill saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Melksham had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Longbridge Deverill recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 128).