Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BA8 · Somerset
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 12 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Templecombe in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 12, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (8), while Templecombe has more Public order (2) and Drugs (1). 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, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 12 vs 106 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Templecombe 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 Templecombe had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 106).