Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BA16 · Somerset
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Street has less crime — 73 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Melksham saw somewhat more crime than Street in February 2026 (106 vs 73 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (8), while Street has more Shoplifting (16) and Public order (10). 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, Street recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 73 vs 106 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Street 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 Street had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Street recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 106).