Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN3 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 35 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 35, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Swindon has more Public order (21). Castle Cary is below the national average while Swindon is above, making Castle Cary the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 35 vs 261 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Castle Cary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Cary saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swindon had more Public order. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 261).