Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN11 · Wiltshire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN1 · Swindon
533
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Calne has less crime — 68 vs 533 incidents in February 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Calne in February 2026 — 533 incidents compared to 68, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calne sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Swindon has more Shoplifting (58). Calne is below the national average while Swindon is above, making Calne the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Calne recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 68 vs 533 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Calne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Calne saw higher rates of Public order while Swindon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Calne recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 533).