Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN1 · Swindon
533
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Malmesbury has less crime — 16 vs 533 incidents in February 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Malmesbury in February 2026 — 533 incidents compared to 16, a 33.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Swindon has more Shoplifting (58). Malmesbury is below the national average while Swindon is above, making Malmesbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Malmesbury recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 16 vs 533 incidents. That is 97% 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 Swindon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Malmesbury recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 533).