Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN7 · Oxfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 16 vs 29 incidents in February 2026.
Shellingford recorded notably higher crime than Malmesbury in February 2026 — 29 vs 16 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Shellingford has more Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Shellingford — 16 vs 29 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Malmesbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shellingford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 29).