Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 35 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wincanton saw somewhat more crime than Malmesbury in April 2026 (43 vs 35 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Wincanton — 35 vs 43 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Malmesbury recorded 17 incidents of this type vs 23 in Wincanton. Total crime levels were broadly similar.