Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN12 · Wiltshire
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wincanton has less crime — 43 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 43, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). 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, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 43 vs 128 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melksham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Wincanton had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 128).