Melksham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Melksham’s October 2025 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marks a stark departure from the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a 32.5% deficit in reported incidents. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, underscores a broader trend of sustained safety. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category (31.6% of total), fell by 37.5% from the previous month, a decline that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the end of the academic term. However, public order offences—typically associated with alcohol consumption and nightlife activity—doubled, rising from three to six incidents. This unexpected surge contrasts with the overall decline and suggests a possible shift in local dynamics, such as increased public events or changes in policing focus. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, decreased by 41.4%, aligning with the drop in violent crime but remaining 29% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 10 incidents, saw a 21% deficit compared to the national rate, a trend consistent with Melksham’s lower retail density and smaller population. The area’s crime profile, shaped by its rural-urban blend and proximity to Wiltshire’s open landscapes, appears to benefit from a combination of community cohesion and limited high-risk environments, though the public order spike warrants further analysis. October’s seasonal context—darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may have influenced these patterns, but the overall trajectory suggests a resilient local safety framework.

Public order offences surged by 100% in October, rising from three to six incidents—a sharp increase that contrasts with the 37.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 48 to 30. This shift suggests a possible reallocation of policing resources or changes in community behaviour, though no definitive link can be drawn. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 41.4%, aligning with the broader trend of reduced violent crime. Vehicle crime plummeted by 80%, from five to one incident, a reduction that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings or Halloween-related activities. While most categories remain below the UK average, drugs and other crime types edged slightly above national rates, with drugs 7% above and other crime 18% above. For residents, the 100% increase in public order offences serves as a clear indicator of areas requiring closer attention, though further data would be needed to identify specific causes.

Melksham's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 17.4% drop from the previous month’s 6.3. This decline contrasts with the UK average of 7.7, placing the area 32.5% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the local figure shows an average of three crimes reported each day, a rate that remains relatively low compared to other regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 194 residents, reflecting a monthly exposure that is significantly lower than the UK average. The population context further underscores this trend: with 18,403 residents, the area’s crime rate is proportionally lower than the national figure, suggesting a combination of local factors—such as community engagement or infrastructure—that may contribute to sustained safety. These metrics, while illustrative, do not account for unreported incidents or broader socioeconomic influences, but they provide a clear snapshot of Melksham’s current standing.