Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA14 · Wiltshire
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bruton has less crime — 15 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Bruton in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 15, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Trowbridge has more Anti-social behaviour (55) and Shoplifting (35). Bruton is below the national average while Trowbridge is above, making Bruton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 15 vs 233 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Bruton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bruton saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Trowbridge had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 233).