Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN5 · Swindon
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 35 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded notably higher crime than Malmesbury in April 2026 — 82 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Swindon has more Public order (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 35 vs 82 incidents. That is 57% 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 while Swindon had more Public order. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 82).