Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SN7 · Oxfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shellingford has less crime — 29 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Shellingford in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 29, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (8), while Shellingford has more Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shellingford recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 29 vs 106 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Shellingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Melksham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Shellingford had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Shellingford recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 106).