Malmesbury vs Shellingford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Malmesbury

SN16 · Wiltshire

35

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Other theft5
  • Shoplifting5

Shellingford

SN7 · Oxfordshire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting10
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Shellingford has less crime — 24 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Malmesbury saw somewhat more crime than Shellingford in April 2026 (35 vs 24 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Shellingford has more Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Malmesbury or Shellingford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Shellingford recorded fewer crimes than Malmesbury — 24 vs 35 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Shellingford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Malmesbury and Shellingford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Malmesbury saw higher rates of Other theft while Shellingford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shellingford recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 35).

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