Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN5 · Swindon
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bruton has less crime — 17 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Bruton in April 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 17, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Burglary (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Swindon has more Shoplifting (10) and Public order (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 17 vs 82 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Bruton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bruton saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Swindon had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 82).