Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN1 · Swindon
533
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SN4 · Swindon
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 533 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).