Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BA16 · Somerset
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Street has less crime — 52 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded notably higher crime than Street in April 2026 — 128 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Street has more Shoplifting (6). 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, Street recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 52 vs 128 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Street 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 Street had more Shoplifting. Overall, Street recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 128).