Is Melksham Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Melksham Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 1,112 total crimes recorded in Melksham Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Melksham Town — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melksham Town safe?
Melksham Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,112 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Melksham Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Melksham Town in the last 12 months?
1,112 crimes were recorded in Melksham Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,142 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 434 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Melksham Town?
The most common crime in Melksham Town is Violent Crime, with 434 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Melksham Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Melksham Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.6% — from 1,142 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,112 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Melksham Town?
Melksham Town has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Melksham Town compare to the Wiltshire Police average?
Melksham Town has a safety score of 7/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. Melksham Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Melksham Town?
16.9% of crimes recorded in Melksham Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Wiltshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Melksham Town?
434 violent crimes were recorded in Melksham Town in the last 12 months — representing 39% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 218 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Melksham Town last updated?
The crime data for Melksham Town was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Melksham Town with other areas?
You can compare Melksham Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.