Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN1 · Swindon
676
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bradford-on-Avon has less crime — 73 vs 676 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Bradford-on-Avon in April 2026 — 676 incidents compared to 73, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Burglary (16), while Swindon has more Shoplifting (71). Bradford-on-Avon is below the national average while Swindon is above, making Bradford-on-Avon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 73 vs 676 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Bradford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Burglary while Swindon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 676).