Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA12 · Wiltshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN2 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Longbridge Deverill has less crime — 5 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Longbridge Deverill in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 5, a 52.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbridge Deverill sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (1), while Swindon has more Anti-social behaviour (54) and Public order (25). Longbridge Deverill is below the national average while Swindon is above, making Longbridge Deverill the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Longbridge Deverill recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 5 vs 261 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Longbridge Deverill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Longbridge Deverill saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Swindon had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Longbridge Deverill recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 261).