Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN11 · Wiltshire
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN5 · Swindon
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Calne has less crime — 80 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.
Calne and Swindon recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 80 and 82 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calne sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Other theft (6), 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, Calne recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 80 vs 82 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Calne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Calne saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Swindon had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Calne recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 82).