Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA6 · Somerset
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN5 · Swindon
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swindon has less crime — 83 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Glastonbury saw somewhat more crime than Swindon in February 2026 (100 vs 83 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glastonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Swindon has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swindon recorded fewer crimes than Glastonbury — 83 vs 100 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Swindon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Glastonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swindon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swindon recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 100).