Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 35 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Malmesbury in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 35, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (5), 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, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 35 vs 128 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Malmesbury saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Melksham had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 128).