Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN4 · Swindon
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.
Malmesbury recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in February 2026 — 16 incidents compared to 4, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Wroughton has more Public order (1). 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, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Malmesbury — 4 vs 16 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Wroughton 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 Wroughton had more Public order. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 16).