Swindon vs Wincanton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Swindon

SN1 · Swindon

676

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences215
  • Anti-social behaviour133
  • Shoplifting71

Wincanton

BA9 · Somerset

43

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Shoplifting5
  • Other theft4

Wincanton has less crime — 43 vs 676 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in April 2026 — 676 incidents compared to 43, a 15.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (133), while Wincanton has more Other theft (4). Swindon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wincanton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon or Wincanton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 43 vs 676 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Swindon and Wincanton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wincanton had more Other theft. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 676).

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