Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN12 · Wiltshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 16 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Malmesbury in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 16, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Melksham has more 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, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 16 vs 106 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Malmesbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Malmesbury saw higher rates of Other theft while Melksham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 106).