Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA12 · Wiltshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Longbridge Deverill has less crime — 4 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Longbridge Deverill in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 4, a 26.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbridge Deverill sees higher rates of Burglary (3), while Melksham has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Longbridge Deverill recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 4 vs 106 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Longbridge Deverill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Longbridge Deverill saw higher rates of Burglary while Melksham had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Longbridge Deverill recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 106).