New data has revealed the number of crimes reported at train stations across the UK, showing a small increase in the already low figures reported at Melksham Station.
Melksham Station, which has services to Westbury and Swindon, has seen a slight rise in its already low crime figures. There were four crime reports to the British Transport Police (BTP) between 2024-2025 compared to one crime reported in the 2023-2024 period. This means the rate of all crime incidents per 100,000 passengers has increased from 3.3 to 13.18, although authorities say it is important to view this rise in a wider context.
The BTP emphasised that “every offence is one too many” in relation to the new statistics.
A BTP spokesperson said, “The chance of becoming a victim of crime on the railway remains extremely low, and reports of high harm crime such as robbery and violence remain low at 2.2 incidents per million passenger journeys. It is important to not sensationalise these statistics and view them within their context. For example, at Westbury station, which has around 270,000 passengers per year, there were 23 reported incidents last year.”
Crimes reported at Melksham Station, where the BTP say there are 30,000 passengers a year, in the 2024-2025 period included one bicycle theft and three criminal damage and arson incidents.
People who see or experience crime at stations or on trains can report it directly to the BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency, always call 999.
The BTP spokesperson added, “We continue to police the network with high visibility patrols and regular intelligence-led proactive operations to ensure our officers are exactly where they are most needed.
“The public’s safety is our number one priority, and we work tirelessly to protect everyone’s journeys across the rail network. Every offence is one too many and we work relentlessly alongside our policing partners and the rail industry to prevent this type of behaviour.”
To see the data in full, visit https://crimemaps.btp.police.uk/
