Melksham vs Wroughton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Melksham

SN12 · Wiltshire

128

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Wroughton

SN4 · Swindon

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Burglary1
  • Public order1

Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 4, a 32.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melksham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (48) and Anti-social behaviour (41), while Wroughton has more Other theft (2) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Melksham or Wroughton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 4 vs 128 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Wroughton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Melksham and Wroughton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melksham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Wroughton had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 128).

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