WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Wiltshire Police Police

Melksham Forest Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Melksham Forest, localized within Wiltshire.

Safety Rating

High Risk

Crime Rate

15.29per 1k

Total Population

5,297

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences26

Anti-social Behaviour17

Shoplifting14

Public Order7

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Burglary4

Other Theft3

Other Crime2

Drug Offences1

Vehicle Crime1

Weapons Possession1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 13Anti-social behaviour: 4	17
On or near Bank Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 1	5
On or near The Friars Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1	5
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near A3102 Map	Drugs: 1Other crime: 1	2
On or near Fuller'S Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Pembroke Road Map	Shoplifting: 1Possession of weapons: 1	2
On or near Thackeray Crescent Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Weavers Crofts Map	Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2