Melksham vs Roundway — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Melksham

SN12 · Wiltshire

128

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Roundway

SN10 · Wiltshire

28

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Burglary2

Roundway has less crime — 28 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Roundway in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 28, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Roundway has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Melksham or Roundway safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Roundway recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 28 vs 128 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Roundway is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Melksham and Roundway?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melksham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Roundway had more Burglary. Overall, Roundway recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 128).

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