Malmesbury vs Wroughton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Malmesbury

SN16 · Wiltshire

35

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Other theft5
  • Shoplifting5

Wroughton

SN4 · Swindon

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Burglary1
  • Public order1

Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Malmesbury recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 4, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (17) and Shoplifting (5), while Wroughton has more Burglary (1) and Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Malmesbury or Wroughton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Malmesbury — 4 vs 35 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Wroughton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Malmesbury and Wroughton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Malmesbury saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Wroughton had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 35).

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