Crime in Melksham East: statistics, rates and trends

271 crimes were recorded in Melksham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Melksham East has the 3,259th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Melksham East was highest in the year to July 2025 (291 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (172). Over the whole period it rose 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Melksham East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in public order (-45%) and violence and sexual offences (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Melksham East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Melksham East recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Melksham East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Melksham East recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Melksham East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Melksham East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Melksham East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Melksham East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Melksham East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Melksham East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Melksham East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Melksham East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Melksham East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Melksham East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Melksham East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Melksham East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Melksham East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Melksham East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Melksham East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Melksham East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Melksham East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Melksham East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Melksham East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Melksham East.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Melksham East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Melksham East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Melksham East has an estimated population of 6,080. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Melksham East sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Melksham East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.