Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SN7 · Oxfordshire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shellingford has less crime — 24 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Shellingford in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 24, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Shellingford has more Shoplifting (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shellingford recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 24 vs 128 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Shellingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melksham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Shellingford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shellingford recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 128).