Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN1 · Swindon
676
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SN3 · Swindon
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Swindon has less crime — 261 vs 676 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Swindon in April 2026 — 676 incidents compared to 261, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (71), while Swindon has more Public order (21). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swindon recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 261 vs 676 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Swindon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swindon had more Public order. Overall, Swindon recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 676).