Corsham vs Swindon — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Corsham

SN13 · Wiltshire

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Criminal damage & arson4
  • Vehicle crime3

Swindon

SN1 · Swindon

676

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences215
  • Anti-social behaviour133
  • Shoplifting71

Corsham has less crime — 22 vs 676 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Corsham in April 2026 — 676 incidents compared to 22, a 30.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corsham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Swindon has more Anti-social behaviour (133) and Shoplifting (71). Corsham is below the national average while Swindon is above, making Corsham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Corsham or Swindon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Corsham recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 22 vs 676 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Corsham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Corsham and Swindon?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corsham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Swindon had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Corsham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 676).

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