Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA6 · Somerset
90
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN2 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Glastonbury has less crime — 90 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Glastonbury in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 90, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glastonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Swindon has more Public order (25). Glastonbury is below the national average while Swindon is above, making Glastonbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Glastonbury recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 90 vs 261 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Glastonbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Glastonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swindon had more Public order. Overall, Glastonbury recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 261).