Melksham vs Yatton Keynell — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Melksham

SN12 · Wiltshire

106

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Yatton Keynell

SN14 · Wiltshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Yatton Keynell has less crime — 1 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Melksham recorded substantially more crime than Yatton Keynell in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 1, a 106.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Melksham records significantly more (48 vs 1 incidents). 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 Yatton Keynell safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Yatton Keynell recorded fewer crimes than Melksham — 1 vs 106 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Yatton Keynell is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Melksham and Yatton Keynell?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Melksham recorded 48 incidents of this type vs 1 in Yatton Keynell. Overall, Yatton Keynell had fewer total crimes (1 vs 106).

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