Crime in Melksham Forest, Wiltshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Melksham Forest, localized within Wiltshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 8 |
| On or near Weavers Crofts Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Pembroke Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Robbery: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ruskin Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Melksham Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Bank Street Map | Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Crescent Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Lincoln Green Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Business & Retail Crime Reduction
Issued: 27 May 2026
Status Update
To reduce business and retail-related crime in the town centre and surrounding commercial areas, creating a safer environment for local businesses, employees, and customers.
Actioned: 27 May 2026
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Hotspot Patrols at Vulnerable and Repeat Locations and Patrols of Closure Order areas.
Issued: 27 May 2026
Status Update
Engage with residents, community leaders, and local businesses in hotspot areas to gather information on ASB trends and gain community support for policing efforts.
Actioned: 27 May 2026
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