Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA8 · Somerset
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 12 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.
Malmesbury saw somewhat more crime than Templecombe in February 2026 (16 vs 12 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Templecombe has more Public order (2). 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, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Malmesbury — 12 vs 16 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Templecombe 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 Templecombe had more Public order. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 16).