Crime Statistics for Melksham
Number of Crimes
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 41133. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 396 in 2019-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 157 in 2011-03. There is a 152% (239) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 286 |
| 2022-05 | 291 |
| 2022-04 | 275 |
| 2022-03 | 263 |
| 2022-02 | 202 |
| 2022-01 | 267 |
| 2021-12 | 234 |
| 2021-11 | 293 |
Number of Reported Bicycle theft Crimes
A person commits bicycle theft if, without consent of the owner or other lawful authority, they take a pedal cycle for their own or another's use, or ride a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority.
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 565. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 13 in 2018-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2014-07. There is a 1200% (12) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Bike theft(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 5 |
| 2022-05 | 3 |
| 2022-04 | 3 |
| 2022-03 | 9 |
| 2022-02 | 5 |
| 2022-01 | 2 |
| 2021-11 | 10 |
| 2021-10 | 3 |
Number of Reported Burglarys per Year
Burglary is the act of entering another's premises without authorization in order to commit a crime, such as theft.
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 1913. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 50 in 2012-11. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 2 in 2021-08. There is a 2400% (48) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Burglary(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 10 |
| 2022-05 | 10 |
| 2022-04 | 5 |
| 2022-03 | 4 |
| 2022-02 | 8 |
| 2022-01 | 4 |
| 2021-12 | 6 |
| 2021-11 | 7 |
Number of Reported Criminal Damage and Arson Crimes per Year
Property damage is damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or act of nature.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 3659. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 54 in 2018-04. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 13 in 2019-02. There is a 315% (41) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 27 |
| 2022-05 | 29 |
| 2022-04 | 17 |
| 2022-03 | 24 |
| 2022-02 | 19 |
| 2022-01 | 34 |
| 2021-12 | 16 |
| 2021-11 | 29 |
Number of Reported Drug Related Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 944. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 19 in 2020-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2018-03. There is a 1800% (18) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 6 |
| 2022-05 | 9 |
| 2022-04 | 5 |
| 2022-03 | 7 |
| 2022-02 | 3 |
| 2022-01 | 5 |
| 2021-12 | 5 |
| 2021-11 | 5 |
Number of Reported Other Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 1445. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 133 in 2011-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-06. There is a 13200% (132) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1 |
| 2022-05 | 4 |
| 2022-04 | 6 |
| 2022-03 | 7 |
| 2022-02 | 2 |
| 2022-01 | 1 |
| 2021-12 | 2 |
| 2021-11 | 4 |
Number of Reported Other Thefts per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 2523. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 47 in 2011-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 5 in 2020-04. There is a 840% (42) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 14 |
| 2022-05 | 12 |
| 2022-04 | 10 |
| 2022-03 | 12 |
| 2022-02 | 10 |
| 2022-01 | 18 |
| 2021-12 | 12 |
| 2021-11 | 15 |
Number of Reported Possession of Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 178. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 6 in 2019-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-05. There is a 500% (5) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 4 |
| 2022-05 | 3 |
| 2022-04 | 4 |
| 2022-03 | 2 |
| 2022-02 | 1 |
| 2021-12 | 2 |
| 2021-11 | 3 |
| 2021-09 | 2 |
Number of Reported Public Disorder and Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2013 was 111. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 15 in 2012-03. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2011-10. There is a 1400% (14) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 7 |
| 2013-03 | 3 |
| 2013-02 | 5 |
| 2013-01 | 2 |
| 2012-12 | 4 |
| 2012-11 | 6 |
| 2012-10 | 4 |
| 2012-09 | 11 |
Number of Reported Public Order Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 1490. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 25 in 2020-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-06. There is a 2400% (24) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 25 |
| 2022-05 | 24 |
| 2022-04 | 22 |
| 2022-03 | 13 |
| 2022-02 | 19 |
| 2022-01 | 19 |
| 2021-12 | 14 |
| 2021-11 | 21 |
Number of Reported Robbery Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 265. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 10 in 2015-12. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2011-02. There is a 900% (9) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 5 |
| 2022-05 | 5 |
| 2022-04 | 3 |
| 2022-03 | 2 |
| 2022-02 | 6 |
| 2022-01 | 2 |
| 2021-12 | 2 |
| 2021-11 | 2 |
Number of Reported Shoplifting Crimes per Year
Shoplifting is the theft of goods from an open retail establishment, typically by concealing a store item on one's person, in pockets, under clothes, or in a bag, and leaving the store without paying.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 3182. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 47 in 2018-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 4 in 2020-04. There is a 1075% (43) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 22 |
| 2022-05 | 17 |
| 2022-04 | 24 |
| 2022-03 | 21 |
| 2022-02 | 13 |
| 2022-01 | 26 |
| 2021-12 | 10 |
| 2021-11 | 28 |
Number of Reported Theft of a Person per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 211. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 6 in 2014-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-05. There is a 500% (5) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1 |
| 2022-05 | 2 |
| 2022-03 | 1 |
| 2022-02 | 2 |
| 2021-12 | 2 |
| 2021-11 | 1 |
| 2021-09 | 1 |
| 2021-08 | 1 |
Number of Reported Vehicle Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 1773. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 41 in 2017-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 2 in 2020-08. There is a 1950% (39) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 7 |
| 2022-05 | 14 |
| 2022-04 | 2 |
| 2022-03 | 7 |
| 2022-02 | 6 |
| 2022-01 | 8 |
| 2021-12 | 16 |
| 2021-11 | 8 |
Number of Reported Violence and Sexual Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 7782. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 125 in 2021-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 23 in 2013-10. There is a 443% (102) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 97 |
| 2022-05 | 95 |
| 2022-04 | 94 |
| 2022-03 | 76 |
| 2022-02 | 62 |
| 2022-01 | 85 |
| 2021-12 | 92 |
| 2021-11 | 96 |
Number of Reported Violent Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2013 was 881. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 45 in 2012-04. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 19 in 2013-02. There is a 136% (26) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 26 |
| 2013-03 | 29 |
| 2013-02 | 19 |
| 2013-01 | 38 |
| 2012-12 | 25 |
| 2012-11 | 34 |
| 2012-10 | 23 |
| 2012-09 | 34 |
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