Crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold: statistics, rates and trends
183 crimes were recorded in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold at a glance
- Crime trends in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- Types of crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- Melksham Without North & Shurnhold compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- What happened after crimes were reported in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- Population and deprivation in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- Questions about crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- About this data
183 crimes were recorded in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Melksham Without North & Shurnhold has the 3,193rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 183 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.1 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,969 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold was highest in the year to July 2023 (213 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (134). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 183 | 46.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 182 | 45.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 151 | 38.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 213 | 53.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 163 | 41.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 159 | 40.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 168 | 42.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 134 | 33.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 137 | 34.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold 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.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 20.2 | 0.59 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 8.8 | 0.57 | +6% |
| Public order | 19 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +240% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.0 | 0.95 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -27% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.5 | 0.24 | -54% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.3 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.15 | -82% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 240% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Melksham Without North & Shurnhold, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Melksham Without North & Shurnhold.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Melksham Without North & Shurnhold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham Forest | 550 | 90.0 | +95% |
| Melksham South | 371 | 92.4 | +100% |
| Melksham East | 271 | 44.6 | -3% |
| Bowerhill | 168 | 37.6 | -19% |
| Holt | 234 | 41.0 | -11% |
| Corsham Without | 294 | 51.0 | +11% |
| Melksham Without West & Rural | 458 | 54.6 | +18% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 466 | 65.5 | +42% |
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 Without North & Shurnhold over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beanacre Road | 35 |
| On or near Foundry Close | 28 |
| On or near Caretakers Close | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Scholars Way | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Fieldsview | 8 |
| On or near Teachers Way | 8 |
| On or near Severn Road | 6 |
| On or near Corsham Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 30.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 20.2% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 14.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
Melksham Without North & Shurnhold has an estimated population of 3,969. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Melksham Without North & Shurnhold |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Melksham Without North & Shurnhold a safe place to live?
Melksham Without North & Shurnhold recorded 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold going up or down?
Recorded crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold was almost unchanged on the year before: 183 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 182 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Melksham Without North & Shurnhold?
Melksham Without North & Shurnhold is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Without North & Shurnhold. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.