Swindon vs Wroughton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Swindon

SN1 · Swindon

533

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences176
  • Anti-social behaviour118
  • Shoplifting58

Wroughton

SN4 · Swindon

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 533 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in February 2026 — 533 incidents compared to 4, a 133.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swindon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Wroughton has more Public order (1). Swindon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wroughton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon or Wroughton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 4 vs 533 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Wroughton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Swindon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wroughton had more Public order. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 533).

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