Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN5 · Swindon
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 16 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Malmesbury in February 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 16, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Swindon has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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 Swindon — 16 vs 83 incidents. That is 81% 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 Other theft while Swindon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 83).