Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA14 · Wiltshire
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 16 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Malmesbury in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 16, a 14.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Trowbridge has more Shoplifting (35). Malmesbury is below the national average while Trowbridge is above, making Malmesbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 16 vs 233 incidents. That is 93% 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 Trowbridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 233).