Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SN3 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Melksham has less crime — 128 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded notably higher crime than Melksham in April 2026 — 261 vs 128 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Swindon has more Public order (21). 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, Melksham recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 128 vs 261 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Swindon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melksham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swindon had more Public order. Overall, Melksham recorded fewer total crimes (128 vs 261).