Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN7 · Oxfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN5 · Swindon
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shellingford has less crime — 29 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Shellingford in February 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 29, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shellingford sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (4), while Swindon has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and 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, Shellingford recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 29 vs 83 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Shellingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shellingford saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Swindon had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shellingford recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 83).