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Crime in Melksham

Melksham had 530 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 79 Wiltshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% above the middle Wiltshire area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

SN12, Wiltshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Melksham

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89.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 79Wiltshire rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common203 in 3 months

Month by month

191 Mar 160 Apr 154 May 173 Jun 180 Jul 177 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Melksham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20338%
anti-social behaviour12724%
shoplifting509%
criminal damage408%
public order326%
theft214%
burglary153%
other crime132%

Melksham against Wiltshire

TypeMelksham per 1,000Middle Wiltshire areaChange
Violence34.118.2▲ 9%
Burglary2.51.6–
Vehicle crime1.81.5–
Anti-social behaviour21.411.4▼ 6%
Theft and robbery4.43.3▼ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Melksham89.1▲ 5%
Bowerhill53.3▼ 20%
Shaw35.9▲ 8%
Semington29.6▼ 28%
See every Wiltshire area ranked on the crime in Wiltshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Melksham a safe area?

Melksham had about 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 79 Wiltshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Melksham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (203), followed by anti-social behaviour (127) and shoplifting (50).