Crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold: statistics, rates and trends
183 crimes were recorded in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- Questions about crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (77), anti-social behaviour (37), criminal damage and arson (18) and public order (18) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,196th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 183 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.1 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,969 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold peaked in the year to August 2023 (215 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (127). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 183 | 46.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 187 | 47.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 146 | 36.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 215 | 54.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 161 | 40.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 161 | 40.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 165 | 41.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 139 | 35.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 127 | 32.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (43% below) and anti-social behaviour (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 19.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Melksham Without North & Shurnhold; the highest is Melksham Forest (96.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Bowerhill, Wiltshire (38.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Melksham Without North & Shurnhold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham Forest | 587 | 96.1 | +108% |
| Melksham South | 377 | 93.9 | +104% |
| Melksham East | 268 | 44.1 | -4% |
| Bowerhill | 170 | 38.0 | -18% |
| Holt | 237 | 41.5 | -10% |
| Corsham Without | 292 | 50.6 | +10% |
| Melksham Without West & Rural | 454 | 54.1 | +17% |
| Corsham Ladbrook | 455 | 63.9 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beanacre Road” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beanacre Road | 37 |
| On or near Foundry Close | 27 |
| On or near Caretakers Close | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Scholars Way | 8 |
| On or near Teachers Way | 8 |
| On or near Fieldsview | 6 |
| On or near Severn Road | 6 |
| On or near Corsham Road | 5 |
Of the 146 crimes in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Melksham Without North & Shurnhold has an estimated population of 3,969 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less private renting (9.7%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Melksham Without North & Shurnhold average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Melksham Without North & Shurnhold | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
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 August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,196th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold going up or down?
Recorded crime in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold was down 2% on the year before: 183 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 187 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Melksham Without North & Shurnhold?
About 3,969 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Melksham Without North & Shurnhold?
Melksham Without North & Shurnhold is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.