Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA8 · Somerset
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 7 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Malmesbury recorded substantially more crime than Templecombe in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 7, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (5), while Templecombe has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other crime (1). 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, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Malmesbury — 7 vs 35 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Templecombe 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 Templecombe had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 35).